World Owl Trust
The Trust's works embraces the whole range of habitat conservation and restoration, breeding and release programmes for genetic sustainability, research into wild populations and education available to all to raise awareness of threatened owl species and their habitats.On-site facilities are maintained to provide treatment and rehabilitation for sick and injured owls and other wildlife.
Activities & Mission
The Trust's works embraces the whole range of habitat conservation and restoration, breeding and release programmes for genetic sustainability, research into wild populations and education available to all to raise awareness of threatened owl species and their habitats.On-site facilities are maintained to provide treatment and rehabilitation for sick and injured owls and other wildlife.
Grants
World Owl Trust makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £130,842
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people and the general public
- What it supports
- education and training, animals and the environment, conservation, or heritage
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
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| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £213,848 | £130,842 | 0 / 8 | |||
| 2024 | £84,129 | £130,341 | 0 / 9 | |||
| 2023 | £88,311 | £126,936 | 0 / 9 | |||
| 2022 | £333,944 | £122,932 | 0 / 8 | |||
| 2021 | £114,076 | £130,797 | 0 / 23 |
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Frequently asked questions about World Owl Trust
What does World Owl Trust do?
The Trust's works embraces the whole range of habitat conservation and restoration, breeding and release programmes for genetic sustainability, research into wild populations and education available to all to raise awareness of threatened owl species and their habitats.On-site facilities are maintained to provide treatment and rehabilitation for sick and injured owls and other wildlife.
How much income did World Owl Trust report in 2025?
World Owl Trust reported total income of £214k and reported expenditure of £131k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was World Owl Trust registered as a charity?
World Owl Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 January 2005 as charity number 1107529. It has been registered for 21 years.
Who runs World Owl Trust?
World Owl Trust is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is Laura Hull. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does World Owl Trust operate?
World Owl Trust operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is World Owl Trust a registered charity?
Yes — World Owl Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1107529.
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- Register data refreshed
- 26 October 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated