OWL BLUE
The relief of persons within the autism spectrum disorder, including PDA and persons with hidden disabilities such as Asperger, ADHD and sensory impairments such as deafness.To promote social inclusion for people with hidden disabilities who are socially excluded from society.Preventing people with hidden disabilities becoming socially excluded.Raising public awareness of hidden disabilities
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity had a deficit of £1,006 on unrestricted funds and a surplus of £19,741 on restricted funds, resulting in total net assets of £18,735. The trustees aim to hold sufficient reserves only to pay for running costs as they fall due, with all other funds spent on projects. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to attention regarding the accounts.
What the accounts disclose
“No employee received emoluments of more than, £60,000 (2024: None).” — page 19
“Voluntary income 4 25,876 31,720 57,596 44,964” — page 10
Trustees
- Lisa Steele
- Philip Hoyles
- Reginald Goodwin
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £84k | £78k |
| 31/08/2024 | £81k | £77k |
| 31/08/2023 | £63k | £69k |
| 31/08/2022 | £46k | £51k |
| 31/08/2021 | £47k | £31k |
Common questions
Is OWL BLUE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity had a deficit of £1,006 on unrestricted funds and a surplus of £19,741 on restricted funds, resulting in total net assets of £18,735. The trustees aim to hold sufficient reserves only to pay for running costs as they fall due, with all other funds spent on projects. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to attention regarding the accounts. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of OWL BLUE earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the Under £60,000 band.
Who funds OWL BLUE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name OWL BLUE as a grant recipient include FRANCIS C SCOTT CHARITABLE TRUST, THE HADFIELD CHARITABLE TRUST, THE SIR BERNARD & LADY SCHREIER FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRANCIS C SCOTT CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £34k | |
| THE HADFIELD CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £3k | Youth and Employment |
| THE SIR BERNARD & LADY SCHREIER FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £2k | |
| FRANCIS C SCOTT CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £0 |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 10/10/2025 | £20k | Owl Blue Salaries Project 2025-2026 |
| Postcode Lottery | 23/10/2023 | £10k | Millionaire Street 2023 10w2 |