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Three Owls Bird Sanctuary And Reserve

The Sanctuary operates for the benefit of the public to relieve the suffering of wild birds in need of care and attention through use of its Helpline, Email and Website facilities. The charity also owns and manages eight established Nature Reserves. Makes grants to established like-minded organisations benefiting wild birds.

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Activities & Mission

The Sanctuary operates for the benefit of the public to relieve the suffering of wild birds in need of care and attention through use of its Helpline, Email and Website facilities. The charity also owns and manages eight established Nature Reserves. Makes grants to established like-minded organisations benefiting wild birds.

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.

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£15,802
Latest Expenditure
£59,877

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 378.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 378.9%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

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

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£15,802
£59,8770 / 7
2024
£13,052
£43,0130 / 8
2023
£47,205
£30,8700 / 8
2022
£19,309
£47,3990 / 12
2021
£17,911
£41,3700 / 8

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Three Owls Bird Sanctuary And Reserve

What does Three Owls Bird Sanctuary And Reserve do?

The Sanctuary operates for the benefit of the public to relieve the suffering of wild birds in need of care and attention through use of its Helpline, Email and Website facilities. The charity also owns and manages eight established Nature Reserves. Makes grants to established like-minded organisations benefiting wild birds.

How much income did Three Owls Bird Sanctuary And Reserve report in 2025?

Three Owls Bird Sanctuary And Reserve reported total income of £16k and reported expenditure of £60k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Three Owls Bird Sanctuary And Reserve registered as a charity?

Three Owls Bird Sanctuary And Reserve was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 January 1988 as charity number 298352. It has been registered for 38 years.

Who runs Three Owls Bird Sanctuary And Reserve?

Three Owls Bird Sanctuary And Reserve is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr DAVID J UNWIN FRCGPMBCLB. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Three Owls Bird Sanctuary And Reserve operate?

Three Owls Bird Sanctuary And Reserve operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Three Owls Bird Sanctuary And Reserve a registered charity?

Yes — Three Owls Bird Sanctuary And Reserve is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 298352.

Details

Address
THREE OWLS BIRD SANCTUARY AND
RESERVE
WOLSTENHOLME FOLD
NORDEN
ROCHDALE LANCS
OL11 5UD
Registration Date
8 January 1988
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
298352
Charity Number
298352

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Trustees

Dr DAVID J UNWIN FRCGPMBCLB Chair
NIGEL STEPHEN FOWLER
STEWART M F JENNINGS

Sectors & Classifications

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