THE WORLD PARROT TRUST
The World Parrot Trust conducts and funds conservation projects for rare species of parrot around the world; encourages high standards in pet parrot care; campaigns to halt the trade in wild-caught parrots and informs and educates via our quarterly magazine 'PsittaScene' our monthly eNewsletter 'Flock Talk' and website www.parrots.org.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £77,376 for the year, primarily due to the absence of a significant legacy received in the prior year. Despite this deficit, the Trustees consider the Trust to be in a strong financial position with free reserves of approximately £1,419,878, which significantly exceed the stated policy target of six months' operating expenditure.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees have determined that an appropriate level of reserves is equivalent to six months of operating expenditure. Based on total expenditure of £677,958, this represents a target reserves level of approximately £338,979.”
“Ms C Senni received consultancy remuneration of £12,850.74 (2024: £12,998) during the year as permitted by the governing document.” — page 21
“Ms C Senni received consultancy remuneration of £12,850.74 (2024: £12,998) during the year as permitted by the governing document. This was in relation to consultancy work on bird trade.” — page 21
“During the year, the Trust paid £5,327 (2024 - £7,297) to Paradise Park in respect of commission on merchandise sales, peppercorn rent, and reimbursement of costs incurred on behalf of the Trust.” — page 25
“Ms C Senni received consultancy remuneration of £12,850.74 (2024: £12,998) during the year as permitted by the governing document. This was in relation to consultancy work on bird trade.” — page 21
“During the year, the Trust paid £5,327 (2024 - £7,297) to Paradise Park in respect of commission on merchandise sales, peppercorn rent, and reimbursement of costs incurred on behalf of the Trust.” — page 25
“Ms C Senni received consultancy remuneration of £12,850.74 (2024: £12,998) during the year as permitted by the governing document. This was in relation to consultancy work on bird trade.” — page 21
“During the year, the Trust paid £5,327 (2024 - £7,297) to Paradise Park in respect of commission on merchandise sales, peppercorn rent, and reimbursement of costs incurred on behalf of the Trust.” — page 25
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- ALISON HALESchair
- CRISTIANA SENNI
- DAVID WOOLCOCK
- Joseph Davenport
- NICHOLAS REYNOLDS
- RUUD VONK
- STEVE MARTIN
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £601k | £678k |
| 31/03/2024 | £1.2m | £507k |
| 31/03/2023 | £421k | £604k |
| 31/03/2022 | £606k | £716k |
| 31/03/2021 | £1.5m | £509k |
Common questions
Is THE WORLD PARROT TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £77,376 for the year, primarily due to the absence of a significant legacy received in the prior year. Despite this deficit, the Trustees consider the Trust to be in a strong financial position with free reserves of approximately £1,419,878, which significantly exceed the stated policy target of six months' operating expenditure. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.