WORLD OWL TRUST
The Trust's works embraces the whole range of habitat conservation and restoration, breeding and release programmes for genetic sustainability, research into wild populations and education available to all to raise awareness of threatened owl species and their habitats.On-site facilities are maintained to provide treatment and rehabilitation for sick and injured owls and other wildlife.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a net surplus of £83,006 for the year ended 31 March 2025, driven by large legacies received. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves of £356,320 are considerably in excess of the stated policy target of three to six months' expenditure. The charity relies on volunteers and pro bono services to manage its development projects.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six month’s expenditure.” — page 5
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Laura Hullchair
- Christopher Robert Hopkinson Chorley
- Darryl Atkinson
- Jacinta Cooper
- Michael Fielder
- Steven Orton
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £214k | £131k |
| 31/03/2024 | £84k | £130k |
| 31/03/2023 | £88k | £127k |
| 31/03/2022 | £334k | £123k |
| 31/03/2021 | £114k | £131k |
Common questions
Is WORLD OWL TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a net surplus of £83,006 for the year ended 31 March 2025, driven by large legacies received. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves of £356,320 are considerably in excess of the stated policy target of three to six months' expenditure. The charity relies on volunteers and pro bono services to manage its development projects. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE CHAMPNISS CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £4k |
| THE WESTMINSTER FOUNDATION | 1 | £375k |
| THE ROTHERMERE FOUNDATION | 1 | £123k |
| ROYAL SOCIETY OF WILDLIFE TRUSTS | 1 | £119k |
| MONDAY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £110k |
| THE ARTHUR CAMP FOUNDATION TRUST | 1 | £105k |
| THE FALCONER FAMILY TRUST | 1 | £45k |
| TOBY AND REGINA WYLES CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £37k |
Charities like this
- THE HAWK AND OWL TRUST LTD
- SUFFOLK OWL SANCTUARY
- BARN OWL CENTRE LTD
- THE WILDLIFE HOSPITAL FOUNDATION
- HAWK CONSERVANCY TRUST LIMITED
- THE SOUTHERN WILDLIFE CARE AND ADVISORY TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WORLD OWL TRUST | £214k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE HAWK AND OWL TRUST LTD | £725k | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| SUFFOLK OWL SANCTUARY | £1.2m | Under £60,000 | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| BARN OWL CENTRE LTD | £100k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE WILDLIFE HOSPITAL FOUNDATION | £2.9m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| HAWK CONSERVANCY TRUST LIMITED | £2.6m | — | 0 | unclear | 10.5% | no doubt |