LIBERTY'S OWL RAPTOR & REPTILE CENTRE
This charity is dedicated to conservation of birds of prey and reptiles. Demonstration of the importance of conservation by way of displays, talks and lecture both on site and offsite. It offers rehabilitation for injured birds and aims to educate the public about nature and welfare of these animals.
Objects
THE OBJECT OF THE CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION (CIO)1) TO PROMOTE THE CONSERVATION OF OUR BRITISH AND WORLD WIDE BIRDS OF PREY AND REPTILES2) TO ADVANCE EDUCATION FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT CONCERNING THE CONSERVATION OF SUCH ANIMALS.3) TO CARE FOR INJURED WILD NATIVE SPECIES FOR REHABILIATION AND RELWASE BACK TO THEIR NATIVE HABITAT.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of £71,759 for the year ended 31 July 2025, primarily driven by major legacies of £190,000. Total funds carried forward were £71,759, held purely for the furtherance of the charity's principal activity and animal welfare. The trustees report that the charity has continued to be financially stable and has repaid its long-term bank loans.
What the accounts disclose
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- Lynda Jane Bridgeschair
- COLIN JAGGERS
- JAYSON BRIDGES
- OLWEN WATTS
- STEVE MANSTON
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £448k | £377k |
| 31/08/2024 | £351k | £266k |
| 31/08/2023 | £235k | £221k |
| 31/08/2022 | £254k | £215k |
| 31/08/2021 | £196k | £188k |
Common questions
Is LIBERTY'S OWL RAPTOR & REPTILE CENTRE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of £71,759 for the year ended 31 July 2025, primarily driven by major legacies of £190,000. Total funds carried forward were £71,759, held purely for the furtherance of the charity's principal activity and animal welfare. The trustees report that the charity has continued to be financially stable and has repaid its long-term bank loans. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by BLACKLER & CO.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK government | 13/05/2021 | £36k | Zoo Animals Fund Grant - [Libertys Owl Raptor and Reptile Centre] |