BARN OWL CENTRE LTD
Barn Owl Conservation. Barn Owl & bird of prey rescue, rehabilitation and welfare. Educating the general public, schools, young conservationists etc in the life and conservation of owls and birds of prey through visits, talks and flying activites.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £20,695 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total unrestricted funds from £263,477 to £242,782. The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for accounting records, and the independent examiner confirmed no matters gave cause to believe the accounts were non-compliant. The charity remains solvent with tangible assets of £254,698 offset by creditors and loans.
What the accounts disclose
“Income from charitable activities 100,109”
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- VINCENT JONESchair
- JEAN FRANCES HOUSTON
- KEVIN TREADWELL
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £100k | £121k |
| 31/03/2024 | £103k | £115k |
| 31/03/2023 | £153k | £81k |
| 31/03/2022 | £78k | £71k |
| 31/03/2021 | £105k | £101k |
Common questions
Is BARN OWL CENTRE LTD financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £20,695 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total unrestricted funds from £263,477 to £242,782. The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for accounting records, and the independent examiner confirmed no matters gave cause to believe the accounts were non-compliant. The charity remains solvent with tangible assets of £254,698 offset by creditors and loans. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds BARN OWL CENTRE LTD?
Funders whose own accounts filings name BARN OWL CENTRE LTD as a grant recipient include THE CHAMPNISS CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE CHAMPNISS CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £1k | |
| THE CHAMPNISS CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £1k | |
| THE CHAMPNISS CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £1k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 20/03/2003 | £2k | "The Award Will Pay For Equipment Which Will Be Used In Educating The Local Community, Especially Children On The Ecology And Preservation O" |
Funders of similar charities
Charities like this
- SUFFOLK OWL SANCTUARY
- THE HAWK AND OWL TRUST LTD
- WORLD OWL TRUST
- HAWK CONSERVANCY TRUST LIMITED
- THE FALCONRY CENTRE, HAGLEY LTD
- MOUSEHOLE WILD BIRD HOSPITAL AND SANCTUARY ASSOCIATION LIMITED
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BARN OWL CENTRE LTD | £100k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SUFFOLK OWL SANCTUARY | £1.2m | Under £60,000 | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE HAWK AND OWL TRUST LTD | £725k | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| WORLD OWL TRUST | £214k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| HAWK CONSERVANCY TRUST LIMITED | £2.6m | — | 0 | unclear | 10.5% | no doubt |
| THE FALCONRY CENTRE, HAGLEY LTD | £195k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |