Our Aims

Improve the swans’ nutrition by making handy bags of floating swan food and discounted 15kg sacks easily available to the public, and by feeding mixed corn each day

Woman at a cafe with filled swan food bags for sale — Volunteer filled bags for sale at Commandery Coffee.

Swans stood on step submerged by water on riverside — The lower steps and the first underwater step are cleaned each afternoon before feeding

Swans on the river, eating food in a line — Daily teatime corn feed

Monitor swans’ health and work with registered rescue and welfare organisations

Firefighters assisting with the resue of a swan — Joint effort between Project volunteers, Wychbold Swan Rescue and Fire & Rescue

Help people to understand swans and their needs, through social media, publications, talks and events

The Swan Food Project leaflets in a leaflet dispenser — Leaflet dispenser near the gate to Bromwich Parade

Give people a chance to come together by volunteering, or contributing financially

Volunteers cleaning up rubbish — A particularly large haul of rubbish at this work party in 2019

Provide volunteers with training and support
Work with the sanctuary landowners (Worcester City Council and Worcester Cathedral) to look after and improve the sanctuary (part of the Riverside Park) for the benefits of the swans, the community, and the environment

Volunteers unveiling a new information board on the riverside — 4th April, 2017

Seek grants, donations, regular contributions and bequests to provide funds to ensure that the swans can be fed and cared for into the future

A second hand bookshelf in a cafe — The Project’s second hand book sales at Caffè Nero, Broad Street, Worcester’

Work with other organisations or individuals to support community and voluntary engagement in the City

A stall ata a charity showcase event — Ready to go: supporting Worcester Rotary’s Charity Showcase event, 4th September 2021

Treat each other, the public and partner organisations with courtesy and respect

Avian influenza outbreaks in recent years have seriously limited the help available to water birds. In-patient care is not always possible for fear of introducing the disease into the rescue centre.

Phone Vale Wildlife Hospital to find out what help is available: 01386 882288

Avian influenza outbreaks in recent years have seriously limited the help available to water birds. In-patient care is not always possible for fear of introducing the disease into the rescue centre. Phone the relevant number to find out what help is available.

In North Worcestershire phone 07867 672758 for assistance. Redditch based.

In South Worcestershire phone:
Vale Wildlife Hospital: 01386 882288 (Near Evesham)