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Suffolk Owl Sanctuary

The Suffolk Owl Sanctuary maintains a raptor hospital for injured wild owls & other birds of prey, plus flight recovery aviaries and a hack-back team to re-introduce them back to the wild; a nest box scheme which funds, builds, maintains & monitors new habitat for wild owls; and operates the "Saving Britain's Owls" scheme dispensing free information & educational advice on owl care & conservation.

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Activities & Mission

The Suffolk Owl Sanctuary maintains a raptor hospital for injured wild owls & other birds of prey, plus flight recovery aviaries and a hack-back team to re-introduce them back to the wild; a nest box scheme which funds, builds, maintains & monitors new habitat for wild owls; and operates the "Saving Britain's Owls" scheme dispensing free information & educational advice on owl care & conservation.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,154,504
Latest Expenditure
£1,114,993

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 64.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 23% of UK Environment charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 234). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 67.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 15% of UK Environment charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 35.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 9% of UK Environment charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,084,248
Charitable Activities £39,659
Other Trading £0
Investments £20,997
Other Income £9,600

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £746,963
Raising Funds £368,030
Governance £26,401
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£1,154,504
£1,114,993£746,963£1,987,138£1,968,56619 / 30
2023
£1,372,343
£948,314£646,006£1,726,041£1,714,39517 / 30
2022
£1,121,465
£959,656£577,866£1,302,012£1,285,38820 / 22
2021
£1,254,932
£869,189£529,320£1,140,203£1,137,55317 / 17
2020
£1,092,973
£767,526£497,799£754,460£754,46019 / 24

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Suffolk Owl Sanctuary

What does Suffolk Owl Sanctuary do?

The Suffolk Owl Sanctuary maintains a raptor hospital for injured wild owls & other birds of prey, plus flight recovery aviaries and a hack-back team to re-introduce them back to the wild; a nest box scheme which funds, builds, maintains & monitors new habitat for wild owls; and operates the "Saving Britain's Owls" scheme dispensing free information & educational advice on owl care & conservation.

How much income did Suffolk Owl Sanctuary report in 2024?

Suffolk Owl Sanctuary reported total income of £1.15m and reported expenditure of £1.11m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Suffolk Owl Sanctuary?

Suffolk Owl Sanctuary has a program ratio of 64.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 23% of UK Environment charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 234 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Suffolk Owl Sanctuary registered as a charity?

Suffolk Owl Sanctuary was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 May 2001 as charity number 1086565. It has been registered for 25 years.

Who runs Suffolk Owl Sanctuary?

Suffolk Owl Sanctuary is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is CHRISTOPHER JOHN ASTRIDGE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Suffolk Owl Sanctuary operate?

Suffolk Owl Sanctuary operates in Suffolk, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Suffolk Owl Sanctuary a registered charity?

Yes — Suffolk Owl Sanctuary is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1086565.

Details

Address
SUITE 4
STANMORE TOWERS
8-14 CHURCH ROAD
STANMORE
MIDDLESEX
HA7 4AW
Registration Date
14 May 2001
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3981065
Charity Number
1086565

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Trustees

CHRISTOPHER JOHN ASTRIDGE Chair
Anne-Marie Mitchell
ELAINE ASTRIDGE
Harry Studd
Janice Maxine Barnes
Michael Cady

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