THE RAPTOR FOUNDATION
A rescue and rehabilitation centre for wild native birds of prey. Providing education, conservational talks, flying displays and close encounters with the birds of prey to public visiting and Outreach sessions to schools and clubs, bird groups about the work we do. Offering volunteer/ work experience opportunities to schools and high educational pupils.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £63,311 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total net assets from £787,829 to £724,518. Unrestricted reserves stood at £721,284, which is significantly above the stated policy target of two months' unrestricted expenditure (£20,000). The Trustees confirmed the charity is operating on a going concern basis with adequate resources for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“The reserves policy is to build up reserves to a satisfactory level to meet any future fluctuations in activities and to have sufficient reserves to fund two months unrestricted expenditure of approximately £20,000, should the need arise.” — page 4
“The Raptor Foundation (UK) Trading Ltd operates from the charity's premises and shares certain facilities, a contribution of £17,600 (2024: £17,600) was made for this use.” — page 16
“The Raptor Foundation (UK) Trading Ltd made distributions for the year to the charity amounting to £11,267 (2024: £37,582).” — page 16
“The Raptor Foundation (UK) Trading Ltd operates from the charity's premises and shares certain facilities, a contribution of £17,600 (2024: £17,600) was made for this use.” — page 16
“The Raptor Foundation (UK) Trading Ltd made distributions for the year to the charity amounting to £11,267 (2024: £37,582).” — page 16
“The Raptor Foundation (UK) Trading Ltd operates from the charity's premises and shares certain facilities, a contribution of £17,600 (2024: £17,600) was made for this use.” — page 16
“The Raptor Foundation (UK) Trading Ltd made distributions for the year to the charity amounting to £11,267 (2024: £37,582).” — page 16
“At the date of signing the accounts only one Trustee exists the charity is actively seeking recruiting of more Trustees to comply with the Trust Deed minimum.” — page 5
Trustees
- RUSSELL MUNRO HIRST
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/05/2025 | £298k | £360k |
| 31/05/2024 | £336k | £352k |
| 31/05/2023 | £322k | £409k |
| 31/05/2022 | £353k | £382k |
| 31/05/2021 | £379k | £310k |
Common questions
Is THE RAPTOR FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £63,311 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total net assets from £787,829 to £724,518. Unrestricted reserves stood at £721,284, which is significantly above the stated policy target of two months' unrestricted expenditure (£20,000). The Trustees confirmed the charity is operating on a going concern basis with adequate resources for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE RAPTOR FOUNDATION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE RAPTOR FOUNDATION as a grant recipient include THE BERYL EVETTS AND ROBERT LUFF ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST LIMITED, THE JACK PATSTON CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE BERYL EVETTS AND ROBERT LUFF ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST LIMITED | FY2022 | £5k | |
| THE BERYL EVETTS AND ROBERT LUFF ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST LIMITED | FY2023 | £4k | |
| THE JACK PATSTON CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £3k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK government | 04/03/2021 | £66k | GRANT: Zoo Animals Fund Grant - [Raptor Foundation] |
| UK government | 18/05/2020 | £24k | Covid-19 Zoo Support Fund Grant_The Raptor Foundation |
| UK government | 18/05/2020 | £24k | Covid-19 Zoo Support Fund Grant_The Raptor Foundation |