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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.

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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
£1,127,182
Latest Expenditure
£1,203,878

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 75.4%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 70.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 30.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,045,806
Charitable Activities £54,076
Other Trading £0
Investments £20,450
Other Income £6,850

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £850,319
Raising Funds £347,608
Governance £18,210
Grants to Institutions £1,136
Other Expenditure £5,951

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£1,127,182
£1,203,878£850,319£2,206,442£2,206,44222 / 37
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

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 2025?

Suffolk Owl Sanctuary reported total income of £1.13m and reported expenditure of £1.20m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

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

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
14 May 2001
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3981065
Charity Number
1086565

Trustees

CHRISTOPHER JOHN ASTRIDGE Chair
Anne-Marie Mitchell
ELAINE ASTRIDGE
Harry Studd
Mark Andrew Hollands
Michael Cady

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2 November 2026
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