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The Bird of Prey Project Ltd Company no: 07495749 / Charity no: 1152982 Authored by: Andy Bool and Naomi Johns

Contents Introduction.....-.---...------.-.------.-.---.-.------.-.------.-.-----.------.-.------.-.----...-.----..----...-.----. Reference and administrotive details.-.----------.-.---.-----.---.-.----..----...---...---...---...---.-.. Structure and governonce.-..-------..----.-.------..----.-.------..----.-.---.-...----.-.-.---....---...-----

Status.............................................................................................................. Organisational structure................................................................................. Trustee appointments........................................................................................ Risk management............................................................................................. Achievements. activities and performance against Objective&.---..----..---.--.--..---...- Public education............................................................................................... The Cavity Nesting Species programme.......................................................... The Rehabilitation Hospital.............................................................................. The Biomagnification Project...........................................................................16 Promoting and understanding biodiversity...................................................... Modern Raptor Welfare................................................................................. Professional development...............................................................................21 Future development.-.-.------.-.---.-.------.-----.-.-.-----.------.-.---.-.-----..------..----.-.---.-...----..23 Licensing and policies.----..----.-.------.-.-----.-.----.-.-.----.-.---.-.-.----.-.-.----...-.---...---....-.--27 Financial review.----...---.-.-.----.-.---.-.-.----.-.-----.-.------.-----.-.-----..-.----..------...----..----.- 28

Introduction 'To monitor and conserve wild birds of prey,. inspire a passion for wildlife and its protection to varied communities and promote high standards for modern raptor welfare, The Bird of Prey Project's mission 'I'm incredibly proud of the achievements made by our evolving team over the last 12 months. We have advanced multiple projects underlining our charitable objectives and continued to make significant improvements on our operational activities. Avian care continues to be at the forefront of what we do, and the skills development of our bird team is evident in their progressive day- day practice. The predominate focus of the financial year 2023-24 was to prepare the charity for the re-launch of our name and identity, enabling us to advance our mission and promote our charitable objectives more closely with our following, visitors, partners and other connected parties. The board underwent a significant strategizing and master visioning period throughout 2023 to enable the best re-brand strategy to be implemented, which was a near 12 month long process involving branding, messaging, digital media, literature, marketing and on-site overhauls. The charity also advanced by recruiting specialist volunteers in marketing, data protection and administration, enabling the re-launch to be as successful and as meaningful as possible for the charity. Some other notable achievements include the skillset advancement of the charity's senior bird team, successful results from our cavity nesting species programme, development of advanced restraint free avian training practices and collecting the award for the Small Visitor Attraction of the year 2023-24, highlighting the charity's success as an engaging, educational and inspiring centre for wildlife and conservation. Report from Naomi Johns, Centre and Operations Manager

Reference and administrative details Registered Compony number 07495749 Registered Charity number 1152982 Registered Office The Bird of Prey Projed Newton St Loe Both BA2 9BT Truslees las of 31 /03/2024) Jim Cumpson lappoinled 04/08/20191 Joe Raymenl- Chair (appointed 12/02/2021) Andy Bool (appointed 22/05/20221 Jane Durrant- Ireasurer lappoinled 03/06/20231 Monserrat Requejo Gonzalez lappoinled 03/06/20231 Directors and Compony Secretory las of 31/04/24) Naomi Johns, Company Secretary lappoinled 23/01 /20191 Jim Cumpson, Director loppointed 04/05/20231 Joe Roymenl, Director loppointed 04/05/20231 Andy Bool, Director loppointed 04/05/20231 Jane Durranl, Director lappointed 04/05/20231 Monserratt Requejo Gonzalez. Director lappoinled 04/05/20231 Bankers Barclays Bank UK PLC Leicester LE87 2BB Accountanl Cobbold and Company 90A High Sireel Hanham Bristol BS15 3EI

Structure and Governance Status The Bird of Prey Project Ltd ITBOPPI is a registered charity, number l 152982. The Governing Document is the Memorandum and Articles incorporoled on the I W of January 201 l as amended by special resolution regislered at Companies House on 16/05/2013. Organisational structure TBOPP is governed by a board of trustees. The trustees ofTBOPP are also Companies House Directors and are responsible for the management, strategic governance and direclion of ihe charity. Regular trustees meetings ore held once every two months. Trustee appointments Jone Durrant and Monserral Requejo Gonzalez joined the board in June 2023 after 3 monih probationary periods. Both have significantly contributed to the successful management of the chority throughout the year. Joe Rayment was appointed as Chair, Andy Bool was oppoinled as Vice Chair and Jane Durronl was oppoinled as treosurer. Risk management Risks are reviewed and discussed ot board meetings held every Iwo months. Risk Mitigation activities Loss of Regulor mointenonce of bird housing or welfore facilities and of facilities/premises the premises. Disasler recovery, contingency and business continuity plons are being developed. The financiol budget is reviewed by the board of trustees every scheduled meeting. A conlingency fund is kept in the case of relocation or any necessary major projects. Income streams are monilored to ensure long lerm financial stability. The trustees and management team are all aware of their legal responsibililies. Licensing requiremenls are referred to and reviewed regularly by the board of truslees lo ensure ihey are met. Bi-monthly meetings with the board of trustees. A 3-year plan has been developed and is updated annually. Conlinuol review of charity governance and strategy. Financial budgets and any developmenl plans are reviewed by the board every quarter. Financial slability Lack of compliance with licensing requiremenls and/or slatutory obligation Organisotional growth

Achievements, Activities and Performance against objectives The activities of the Charity are summarised: The restoration of native habitats through the conservation of wild birds of prey and owls." the engagement of diverse communities through nature based education and the development of new ethical raptor welfore standards in the UK. Public education I nspiring a love for wildlife omongst our visitors and those further afield remains a critical aspecl of our wor*. The visitor cenlre is not only the source of funding for the chority but also o core aspect of its activities. Evenls, tailored experiences, interactive exhibils and ultimately a passionate and enthused team OF staff enable The Bird of Prey Project to generate greater understanding of o connection to wildlife that can spark a passion to make positive change, not just for nature bul also for mental ond physical wellbeing. April 2023 Introducing o new 'fly o bird, experience Aprrl 2023 Sunset talk: Biomagnificalion Giving over 50 people an insighi into our work with The Biomagnificalion Project and the small chonges communities can make to reduce the impad of chemical pollution on the environmenl was a special eveningl Guesls olso enjoyed a stunning sunsei flying display with some of our native raptor species. Being face lo face with a bird of prey is o lolally unique way to inspire a love For wildlife. In 2023 we launched a new more financially accessible option for visitors lo add on lo their generol day licketl

April 2023 Children's Conservalion Workshops - 'Easter eggs,! May 2023 Supporting Menlol Health Awareness Week 2023 Using our social media plotForms to spread owareness of the benefits of nalure For experiencing calmness and restoring posilive mental attitude. Our theme for our conservation workshops for 6-1 I s over the eoster holidays was'easler eggs,, ond ihrough practical handling sessions, games, quizzes and oiher nalure based aclivilies we engaged over 45 young people with the egg and chick life cycle, and how we can protecl wild roplor nests and eggs. Zoom with the owls! June 2023 Storytime with the Owls For many slale schools, accessing diverse learning experiences from external providers is financially inaccessible. Howeverfor young people, understanding different environments, oduli professionols and careers in conservotion is hugely enriching. So totally free of charge, we offered multiple experiences and Q&As with some of our trained owls and school classes, ages ranging from 4 to I I, topics including what il means to be a conservationist, ond nocturnal wildlife. Our very first experience for under 551 Exploring ihe wild life of the Tawny Owl through 'ihe owl who was afraid of the dark by Jill Tomlinson.

July 2023 Welcome Milo! July 2023 Children's Conservation Workshops- 'Raptor dinner,! A UK red-listed species, 'Milo' Ihe Merlin joined the leam lo help us inspire our visitors with a passion for protecting ihe wild spaces these incredible birds depend on. Milo is now a thriving member of our Brilish Wildlife leaml When summer 2023 rolled around, we shared oll things bird of prey grub wilh our CO•hort of 6- l l s for their conservalion workshops, vsing gomes ond experiences lo work oul conneclions behveen habitats, prey and predator. We defined the word ecosystem and learned jusi how importont it is to revive hjnctioning ecosystems. Augu512023 British Bird of Prey Day 2023 September 2023 Introducing Owl Evenings British Bird of Prey Day 2023 was ihe very h'rsl year we hosted the evenl, and was a huge success in bringing wildlife experts under one roof to inspire positive change. With the RSPB, Avon Wildlife Trusl, muliiple slallholders ond guest speakers including Chris Sperring MBE and Richard Sale, we hosted over 150 guest in one day. Themes of Ihe day included local species decline and actions communities can lake lo improve local biodiversity. Another new experience introduced lo widen the demographic of guests visiling the centre was a great success, and an opportunity to discuss ways in which nocturnal wildlife is affected by human activity.

October 2023 Haunted Hawks makes a comebock November2023 Winners! STO LtifH ERSI Halloween Haunted Hawks is a Family event designed lo inspire admiralion for the role that invertebrales play in ecosystems- and how even birds of prey depend on them! With nights of the event this year, we welcomed over 150 guesls for spookiacular funl The success of ihe visitor allroclion wos recognized when we were aworded gold owards for ihe Small Visitor Attraction of the Year and Experience of the Year in the Bristol, Bath and Somersel Tourism Awards! January 2024 Visiling schools! December 2023 Turning Christmos educational! Talking about Lugger Falcons.. I Visiting primary schools in Bath and Trowbridge to lalk about the threats faced by wild Lugger Falcons, ranging from persecution to habilai loss, and how we can support positive change in the UK through having conversations, supporting conservalion breeding initiatives and more. For Ihe first time in 2023 we opened our doors this Chrislmos for flying displays and Chrislmas Owl Evenings, sharing an insight into ihe lives of wild raptors in the winler monihsl

Morch 2024 A new leafl Welcome to The Bird of Prey Projecl.. ! March 2024 An opportunity lo refine our messaging... Ir etho5 in con5erwukon and wdkrE With the re•launch we hired new marketing volunleers and worked with a broader team of visual concept volunleers lo develop our charity message, designing a new websile to enable our visilors lo find more eosily accessible informalion obout booking a visit or finding oul more about we are doing as an organizalion. New on-site signage and exhibits are also helping us share our message wilh visitorsl Re-launching the charity as The Bird of Prey Project was the culmination of a winter of hard work From ihe team and a mission lo shore our objeclives For wildlife, welfore and community education with new and existing audiences. We were thrilled to receive lots of positive amention From media, guests and local politicians on launch day, despile unexpeded snow fall reslricling us lo o social media livestreoml In the year 2023-24: We hosted 481 hours ofeducation through flying displays and welcomed 9881 guesfrs to The Bird of Prey Project Welcomed 138 young people For Children's Conservation Workshops Introduced 3 new educational experiences Worked with 7 different schools providing educational sessions Welcomed 1823 guests For Hawk Walks and Owl Encounters - guided experiences led by team members working on the forefront of The Bird of Prey Project5 charitble work 10

Guests at The Bird of Prey Project 2023-24 Day tickets - visitor number online booking Day tickets - door purchase Haunted Hawks British Bird of Prey Day Owl Evening events Experience guests Childrens workshop participants

Note that all moniloring aclivities were carried out according to UK law and any activilies involving close monitoring with schedule I protecled species, in ihis instance Barn Owls (Tyto albal, was corried out by licensed individuals. April 2023 Introducing Project re-locate... June 2023 Checking in on the chicks... Chris Sperring joined us to head out into the field to monitor Ihe Project re-locate Barn Owl site ond a nesi box comera reveoled healihy chicks inside wilh one of the parent birds - most likely the female. Unpredictable weather in 2023 resulted in a challenging year for Barn Owls, wilh the number of small rodent prey hitting a new low. So whilst seeing two healihy chicks was a real positive, it is still a small brood. Last year we began working on a projecl as requested by a landowner looking lo develop an old barn, home to a pair of Barn Owls. Phase l of ihe projecl was surveying the oreo building a secondory nest site nearby, and Ihen monitoring the aclive sile in ihe Barn for breeding activity- Sure enough, using troll camero monitoring we were able to place the lime of egg-laying in early April... July2023 Surveying new spaces... Working alongside landowners lo survey new areas for wild species monitoring and nest box installalions. working with farmers, small scale nature restoration projects and privole landowners. Goining on understanding of ihe prey abundance and ovailability of natural cavity siles were vital parts of Ihe surveying process. 12

Novefflber2023 New siles going up... January 2024 Understanding dielory data r. JJ I lJl I"2 l/iJlNJJ) cli ( [J sl Gelling a bigger picture of ecosystem health ond the obundonce of prey items for our largel species is a vitol work oreo - ond pellet onalysis in combination with Irail camera footage for multiple siles enabled us to study the frequency and type of prey deliveries in the orea, Ihus helping us work with the lond managers lo assess the grasslond health. Short Tailed Field Voles proved a popular menu ilem! Over Ihe winter of 2023 we installed 6 new artificial cavities Ihroughoul the local area. starting off with o secondary roosting option for Project Re-locale, which was starting lo see success in the breeding seoson of 2023 with the male regularly inspecting Ihe slandards of the off_set nesling sile. March 2024 New year. new successes... March 2024 Hello.. Kestrels? It was a great pleasure lo welcome new lond managers to Ihe programme over 2023, and an unexpected result to see Barn Owls starting to reside in a freshly installed site just a few months after il going upl The farming family in residence were over-joyed seeing ihe birds back on the farm for the first time in years. Kestrels ore an amber listed species in ihe UK ond o really vilal target species for our cavity nesting species. Aher pre breeding surveys revealed polenlial keslrel aclivity on a new land manager site in 2023, we installed a kestrel box with the first adult visitors making an oppeoronce in early 2024... 13

The Rehabililation Hospital Over 2023 we spent some signifficant time advancing iheethical slandards of care both from practical and policy writing perspectives in our Rehabilitolion Hospilal, and made ihe challenging decision lo work as a specialisl referral site only, taking patients referred from vet praclices or general rehabilitalors, lo best ensure Ihat we were providing the highest level of care possible in a way manageable for our on-sile bird ieam. Despite this we still kept operational advice lines open to the public, and dealt with many cases Ihroughoul the year. April 2023 Operation Owlel undep*YOy in 2023... June 2023 Peregrine XY makes a safe return Tawny Owlels are infamous for exploring the area around their nest cavity pretty early in Iheir development, and leaving them as close as possible to iheir nest sile is the best ihing lo do. Providing public education on correct procedure and oul-call services lo safely relurn Tawny Owlels to nesting cavities after a medical exam is a vital port of our work. As amber listed species they need as much help as possible! When called out by The Hawk and Owl Trust to support with o monitored Peregrine Falcon fledgling which had unfortunately ended up in the river Avon, our team responded quickly providing critical fluid therapy which saw a sofe relurn lo ihe nest site in the following Few doys. Through monitoring her blue ring labelled XY, Ihe Hawk and Owl Trust confirmed her survival and success in the months thot followed. The successful monitoring of Peregrines is a hugely important faclor in underslanding successes and failures in modem day urban evolution. July 2023 Pushing for new standards Re-writing our poliaes for higher standards in welfare and medical assessmenl olongside safe quarontine and biosecurity measures according to current avian influenza guidance. 14

Augu512023 Little Owlet survives against oll the odds November2023 Leading the way forward for ethical rehobilitation in the UK Centre & Operalions Manager Naomi Johns speaking about the ethical treatment of birds of prey and owls in UK rehabililalion al the British Veterinary Zoological Society AGM conference in Birmingham, alongside sitting on a wildlife health experts panel. Found by the roadside and bought inlo o local vet practice, this case was referred to us. Whilst a single lick can often cause rapid deaih for many bird species, Ihis individual survived the removal of 32, low condilion recovery therapy and a week of invasive care. With no record from the first Finders of ihe location ihe chick wos found, she entered o long term hock plon to enable lo gradually adapt to a wild life whilst having a feed station to return lo, that we provided supplemenlary feeding. A great success as she went on lo live independently. December 2023 Working as a referral facility January 2024 Introducing o new way of classing ethics of rehabilitalion For many rehabilitotors, generalist or raplor speciolist, understanding when lo treal or when to conclude Irealmentswhen it comes to ethics is very challenging, so we crealed a three step chart for rating polenlial stress under Ireatment according lo species, slage of developmenl. type of treatment and environmental stresses or concerns . Working alongside other generalisl rehobiltiators to treal specialist raptor cases is something we slarted doing more of in 2023, including a complex wing repair for this female Kestrel, transferred from RSPCA Oak and Furrows, which was successfully released. 15

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April 2023

December 2023 Speaking for Bath RSPB Throughovt Ihe year we spoke about Biomagnification and the actions we can take to reduce chemical pollulion lo 5 differenl community groups, including ihe Baih RSPB group. Through introducing how biomagnification can be observed in raptors and the effeds it has on surrounding wildlife, our talks inspire an interest. Through which we share inspirotion on change- al the smallest level but on ihe largesl scole possible. Promoting and understanding biodiversity Deputy centre manager Alice Davidson begon working on managing our grassland meadow at the centre for wildlife in 2022, and has used ihis piece of work io not only inspire and educate others, but further advonce our understanding of the wildlife in and around our site, knowledge which is valLJeable in many of the other areas we ore working on when it comes to wildlife and conservalion. April 2023 Biodiversity Action Plan approved! Alice spenl a great deal of time working on an aclive Biodiversity Action Plan IBAPI for The Bird of Prey Project, from which she can plan intetvenlions on the site lo benelii wildlife. Supported ihrough guidance from ihe Avon Wildlife Trust, Alice produced this document for review which was signed ofF by the Projeds management team in the early port of ihe yeor. Alice was even able to share this piece of work with o local lond manoger working on crealing their own BAP to improve wildlife on their sile. May 2023 Bee-autiful meadows! Surveying for particular aspecls of wildlife hos helped us goin a grealer understonding of the species exisling on the site. Finding multiple difFerent native bee species enjoying the wildflowers was a brilliant highlight! 17

Au9USt2023 Pond life arrives September 2023 Opening the gales for Wildlife Conservation Sludents As part ol Ihe Bath Spa U niversily Wi Idlife Conservalion course, students have to complele an Environmental Practice module, where Ihey gain practical experience through moniloring ond surveying a site, before creating a report and giving o presentotion to the land managers with regard to a proposed projecl to improve biodiversity and land use. We were thrilled io see muliiple groups of studenls surveying ihe meadow and presenting to Deputy Centre Manager Alice Dovidsonl One of the interventions Alice implemented was digging an oreo of land to implement o wildlife pond. By creating a variety of depths. slones, pebbles and planling nalive pond flora. it quickly became o brillianl new habitat fealure in the meodow area. European Kestrel Falco linnunculu5V

Modern Raptor welfare Raising Ihe bar for ihe welfare of birds of prey under ownership in the UK is a huge parl of ihe Projecls ospirations. We are working to create a welfare model that can be used io hold poor welfare standards accountable, and hopefully pave a way forward for a sustainable, eihical fulure for captive bred birds of prey and owls. April 2023 Moking the most of new facililies July 2023 Pushing the limits of iame hack lllllllllllllTifff I | -The Shop. 'iw10n.Farm mp me eme Tempera re 42x The big Hawk Coutyard development wos ihe major project over ihe winter of 22-23, which saw 7 new aviaries built with a halch flying system, enobling hawks lo be free flown with the selective choice lo come and go from an aviary, and removing ihe requiremeni for leihering. Practicing and implemenling new routine care changes for the birds around these facilities was a great welfare enhancer. Providing tome hock - unsupervised free flight centric around a daily rouline - enables falcons lo develop more advanced flight behaviors and exhibit natural behavior in their native environment, such as hunting, bathin9, sooring, territory developmenl and more. Casper the Keslrel is known to Irovel l O miles or more in his daily hour of unsupervised flight and yep. he comes home right on limel September 2023 Inspiration from Wwt 51imbridge It was fantastic lo have Leah Sperring specialist and irainer from WWT Slimbridge shore her methodology around volunlary bird Iraining- Ihe staff teom were inspired ond look an immense amount of new knowledge and perspective to their roles. avian 19

October 2023 Implementing restraint free training Jonuory 2024 Milo the Merlin leading the way in voluntary Iroined behaviors Milo showcased the intelligence of falcons through his high trust behavior training, one of his most successful trained behaviors being 'touch', used io safely opply a germicidol borrier cream to the underside of his foot as he voluntarily lihs his fool onto an applicator. Thus proving Ihal rouline medical care can be enriching and far from stressful for a trained raplor. Removing all form of restraint from some of our resident birds paved the way for our keepers working through voluntory trained behoviors- from free flighi, lo welfare checks, medical exams and more, these trained behaviors were instrumental in the welfare progression achieved in 2023. Weslern Siberian Eagle Owl Bubo bubo sibiricus 'fr:/li,/'"

Professional development Providing responsible professional development and career guidance to those internal and externol to The Bird of Prey Project team is one of our core values. Supporting both the current and new generations of bird keepers, conservationists, presenters and wildlife enthusiasts is vilal to making headwoy in positive raptor welfare development and in nature recovery. July 2023 Speaking for national Folconry club August 2023 Advancing our Bird Team Volunteers Through a new application appeal we were pleased io recruit l O new weekly regulars for our bird team. Through bird team volunleering at The Bird of Prey Project, we provide professional devek)pment when it comes to ethical raplor care, training ond free flight, alongside a thriving group environmenl. Centre & Operations Manager Naomi Johns was invited to speak for the Brilish Falconers Club in Birmingham, talking aboul the use of modern technique in basic training alongside the importance on environmenlal hygiene and housing birds safely. The audience ranged from employed bird keepers to private falconers from across the UK. September 2023 Congratulations Polrick! °Building a safe and encouraging yet exciting plarform to help aspiring keepers or wildlife enthusiasts start a career with The Bird of Prey Project is something that is hugely important to myself and the wider management leam" After on inlernal application and interview process, we were thrilled io promote long term senior volunteer Patrick io an employed Bird Keeper position. Patrick proved his dedication to the birds. Iheir welfare and also the confidence and ability of our volunteer team through yeors of hard work. Well done Patrick ond to all ihe oiher brilliant applicanls. Naomi John5 Centre & Oper(7fvon5 Munager 21

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We were thrilled to welcome 40 Veterinary and Biology MsC students to the Project to learn more about specialist treatment processes for birds of prey — including complex feather repair, safe medical restraint and more.

March 2024 Upgrading our volunteer application process

Future development at The Bird of Prey Project In 2023 The Bird of Prey Project expanded future development beyond a 3-6 year plan through beginning to outline the organisations Master visioning document, building the long term development goals for The Projecl, covering oreas including site location, objectives in education, chonnels for nature recovery projects and long term scope of the visitor attraclion. Looking loward the shorter lerm development of the organisation through 2024 - 2026, Ihe orgonisations action plon covers muliiple exciting areas of progression. The sections below ouiline some of the key areas of short term development here at the Projecl. The Visitor Attraction I nteroctive Visitor Learning experiences From photo stand in5 to louch based interactive exhibits we are looking forward to diversifying the learning experience on sife for general admission visitors. The Conservation Slation 23

Subject to funding, the Conservation Station Project will be carried out in the winter of 2024, converting the traditional education room at The Project to on interactive, sensory-based learning space focussed around British Grassland. This ancient habitat is vital for the amber listed cavity nesting species The Project is actively working to conserve, and giving visitors a greater understanding of it's importance and how it can be preserved and regenerated on a small scale will be a hugely beneficial addition to our educational capacity on site. The proposed development includes a sensory field vole walkthrough, decay smell test, nature detectives station and morel New Entrance Poinl and Gift Shop Sfreamlining visitor entrances for a more comfortable visit, and also enhancing the capacity For fundraising through merchandise sales. I nteractive Wildlife Troll Increasing the site space for visitors and giving guests the opportunity to explore the wildlife meadow. The frail will incorporate identification trials, conservation tips, interactive learning and quiet watch spaces. Not only engaging guests with the importance of wild ecosystems for raptors, but also giving visitors o peaceful space to experience mindfulness through nalure. Aviary expansion and development Expanding and re-developing aviaries to not only enhance resident bird welfare, but also enlarge the space for visitors, and building a greater insight into habitat through resident bird living space. Staff orea Improving employee and volunteer welfare by the development oFquiet dedicated office space alongside a slaff kitchen and social space. Our Digital Presence Membership programme Launching a new monihly payment membership scheme giving members 12 month access to The Project, members days and event bonuses. Members will also enjoy a members area through The Bird of Prey Project website. The Bird of Prey Project monthly 'Flyer' 24

Sharing monthly updates from The Bird of Prey Project and our charitable objectives to our email subscribers and supporters. The Cavity Nesting Species Programme Moniloring effectiveness improvements Increasing the scope and depth of monitoring for the four target species within our local region, building a more detailed picture of interacfing species populations and the changes influenced by factors such as weather cycles or farming change. Dota recording odvonces Advancing the way we record and store data relevant fo the breeding success of each site and the surrounding habitat environments such as recording variance in farming practice. Staff development Iroining in providing habitat development guidance fo lond managers Providing ecological Continued Professional Development to conservation fieldwork employees, giving them a growing capability to understand lond management and provide beneficial support to land managers looking lo manage more land For wildlife. Diversifying species monitoring Diversifying monitoring techniques fo launch new initiatives in monitoring Buzzards (Buteo buteo) and Red Kites (Milvus milvus) Modern Raptor Welfare Creation of The Bird of Prey Project standards for raptor training and management The creation of TBOPP management standards will not only set out a practice expectation for all current and future staff, but also be an accessible resource that can be referenced as required by exfernal organisalions or individuals. The standards will set a framework to build a progressive welfare and management expectation for small bird of prey centre organisotions in the UK. Organisational management 25

Wide-scole policy and procedure review An organisation wide review of all policies for amendments and re-crealion, enhancing the benefit to operational staff and increasing the accessibility of the centre management role. Staffing and Fundraising Upstoff ing bird teom Upslaffing the Projects bird team is an immediate goal, enabling the management team fo continue progressing the charity's objectives on o wider scale. We are hoping to open o new Bird Keeper position in 2025 and continue this trend in the years to come. Sourcing funding for capitol development Acquiring funding from either corporole or crowdfunding avenues for capital development at the Visitor Centre will enable fhe Projects core funding to be reserved for upstaffing bird team and advancing the charity's development in cavity nesting species conservation (and other conservation projects). Unlocking fundraising for conservotion fieldworkers, education officers and bird team stoff Acquiring slaffing funding for employees to work in the field monitoring cavity nesting species, in addition to employees delivering community education with regard to birds of prey and nalure based learning will enable the Project to be extensively more Far reaching in its objectives for wildlife and education. Tawny Owl Strix aluco

Licensing and Policies Zoo License The Bird of Prey Project remains fully compliant with the Zoo License, passing all recentzoo inspections and continuing to hold high welfare standards. Bi-annual ethicol review meetings and veterinary inspections also contribute to continually developing welfare standards. To view the Projects full Zoo License, heod to df ,. . Mw To contacl our Zoo Operator, please email naomi@birdofpreyprojecl.org. Other licenses The Bird of Prey Project also holds the following relevant licenses/registralions APHA bird regislration Article l O registration for all species necessary Schedule 4 rehabilitation licenses for any case necessary Animal By Products License Comprehensive insurance (including public and employers liability} ICO Dota Prolection License Any work carried oul involving the monitoring of schedule I species is done with licensed individuals from The Bird of Prey Projecl partner chority, the Hawk and Owl Trust. To request a copy of any specific license, please conloct us via info@birdofpreyprojecl.org Other organisations The Bird of Prey Projecl is also a member of the following organisations / groups ihat evaluale correct welfare and facility mainlenance British Wildlife Rehobilitalion Council U K Wildlife Rehabilitation UK Raplor Rescue General policy writing The Bird of Prey Project maintains, evaluates and updates all required written policies and conlinuously slrives to implement new beneficiol policies and procedures across the organisotion. 27

Financial review Income and outgoings At the end of March 2024, the bank balance was £55911.56, which includes o reserve of £17,893.65 in a separate savings account. The total income over the financial year wos £112,649 and an overall surplus of £12,920. Expenditure Surplus Reserves Income 2019-20 £58,373 £53,857 £84,995 £83,129 £112,049 £52,231 £40,378 £72,564 £79,320 £99,729 £6,142 £13,479 £12,431 £3,809 £12,920 £5,010 £10,854.76 £10,370.76 £17,745.36 £17,723.50 2020-21 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24 Reserves The Charity's reserves policy is lo maintain a minimum reserve equivalent to months running without income. If the chority produces o monthly surplus (when the balance in the current account is £ I 0,000 or above), 50/0 of the surplus is transferred to reserves. The current reserve in the sovings accounts ore £43024.74 28

THE BIRD OF PREY PROJECT LTD

(formerly WEST OF ENGLAND FALCONRY LTD)

Registered Number 07495749 (England and Wales)

Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year ended

31 March 2024

THE BIRD OF PREY PROJECT LTD

Contents of the Financial Statements

Company Information	2
Directors' Report	3
Accountants' Report	4
Profit and Loss Account	5
Balance Sheet	6 - 7
Notes to the Financial Statements	8 - 9
Detailed Profit and Loss Account	10 - 11

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THE BIRD OF PREY PROJECT LTD

Directors

Company Secretary

Registered Address

Registered Number

BOOL, Andrew John CUMPSON, Jim DURRANT, Jane Elizabeth REQUEJO GONZALES, Montserrat RAYMENT, Joe

JOHNS, Naomi Merlyn Diana

The Bird Of Prey Project Newton St. Loe Bath BA2 9BT

07495749 (England and Wales)

THE BIRD OF PREY PROJECT LTD

Directors' Report

The directors present their report and the financial statements of the company for the year ended 31 March 2024.

The directors who served during the year were as follows:

BOOL, Andrew John (Appointed 4 May 2023)

CUMPSON, Jim (Appointed 4 May 2023)

DURRANT, Jane Elizabeth (Appointed 3 June 2023)

REQUEJO GONZALES, Montserrat (Appointed 3 June 2023)

RAYMENT, Joe (Appointed 4 May 2023)

JOHNS, Naomi Merlyn Diana (Resigned 4 May 2023)

MARSHALL, Jay (Resigned 21 July 2023)

Small companies regime

The report of the directors has been prepared taking advantage of the small companies exemptions of Section 415A of the Companies Act 2006.

By order of the board:

BOOL, Andrew John Director

RAYMENT, Joe Director 18 December 2024

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Accountants' Report

Report of the Accountant to the directors of THE BIRD OF PREY PROJECT LTD (the company)

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with our terms of engagement and in order to assist you to fulfil your duties under the Companies Acts that relate to preparing the financial statements of the company for the period ended 31 March 2024.

We have prepared these finance statements based on the accounting records, information and explanations provided by you. We do not express any opinion on the financial statements.

On the Balance Sheet you have acknowledged your duties under the prevailing Companies Acts to ensure that the company keeps adequate accounting records and prepares financial statements that give "a true and fair view".

You have determined that the company is exempt from the statutory requirement for an audit for this accounting period. Therefore, the financial statements are unaudited.

The financial statements are provided exclusively to the directors for the limited purpose mentioned above, and may not be used or relied upon for any other purpose or by any other person, and we shall not be liable for any other usage or reliance.

Cobbold & Company 90A High Street Hanham Bristol BS15 3EJ

Date: 18 December 2024

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THE BIRD OF PREY PROJECT LTD

Profit and Loss Account

for the year from 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024

Notes Turnover Cost of sales Gross profit Distribution costs Administrative expenses Other operating income Other interest receivable and similar income Interest payable and similar charges Profit/(loss) before taxation Profit/(loss) for the year	2024 £ 111,685 (66,296)	2023 £ 86,241 (38,905)
	45,389 (274) (33,514) 751 213 (2,134)	47,336 (1,551) (48,093) 418 38 (3,188)
	10,431	(5,040)
	10,431	(5,040)

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Balance Sheet as at

31 March 2024

2024 £ £ 29,898 29,898 8,007 56,542 64,549 (7,764) 56,785 86,683 86,683 86,683 86,683	2023 £ £ 31,523 31,523 7,147 44,269 51,416 (6,686) 44,730 76,253 76,253 76,253 76,253	2023 £ £ 31,523 31,523 7,147 44,269 51,416 (6,686) 44,730 76,253 76,253 76,253 76,253
		31,523 44,730
64,549 (7,764)	51,416 (6,686)

		76,253
		76,253
		76,253
		76,253

The company was entitled to exemption from audit for this reporting period under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.

The Directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.

These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.

The directors have chosen to not file a copy of the company’s profit and loss account under section 444 (5A) Companies Act 2006.

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Balance Sheet (continued) as at

31 March 2024

The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Board of Directors on 18 December 2024, and are signed on its behalf by:

BOOL, Andrew John Director

RAYMENT, Joe Director

Registered Company No. 07495749

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Notes to the Financial Statements

for the year ended 31 March 2024

1. Accounting policies

Statutory information

The company is a private company limited by guarantee and registered in England and Wales. The company's registered number and registered office address can be found on the Company Information page.

Statement of compliance

The financial statements have been prepared in compliance with FRS 102 Section 1A as it applies to the financial statements for the period and there were no material departures from the reporting standard.

Revenue from sale of goods

Turnover from the sale of goods is recognised when the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods have transferred to the buyer. Turnover from the rendering of services is recognised by reference to the stage of completion of the contract. The stage of completion of a contract is measured by comparing the costs incurred for work performed to date to the total estimated contract costs.

Employee benefits

Short-term employee benefits are measured at the undiscounted amount expected to be paid in exchange for the employee's services to the company. Where employees have accrued short-term benefits which the entity has not paid by the balance sheet date, an accrual is recognised within creditors: amounts falling due within one year together with an associated expense in profit or loss. The liabilities are classified as current obligations in the statement of financial position because they are expected to be settled wholly within twelve months after the end of the period.

Foreign currency translation

Transactions in foreign currencies are initially recognised at the rate of exchange ruling at the date of the transaction. At the end of each reporting period foreign currency monetary items are translated at the closing rate of exchange. Non-monetary items that are measured at historical cost are translated at the rate ruling at the date of the transaction. All differences are charged to profit or loss.

Tangible fixed assets and depreciation

Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost or valuation less depreciation. Depreciation is provided on all tangible fixed assets as follows:

fixed assets as follows:
	Reducing
	balance (%)
Plant and machinery	15
Fixtures and fittings	15
Office Equipment	15

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Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)

for the year ended 31 March 2024

2. Average number of employees

Plant & machinery £ 8,083 234	Fixtures & fittings £ 46,401 2,451	2024 4 Office Equipment £ 4,487 966	2023 3 Total £ 58,971 3,651
8,317	48,852	5,453	62,622
4,069 637	21,255 4,140	2,124 499	27,448 5,276
4,706	25,395	2,623	32,724

3,611	23,457	2,830	29,898
4,014	25,146	2,363	31,523

3. Tangible fixed assets

4. Creditors: amounts due within one year

Trade creditors / trade payables Bank borrowings and overdrafts Taxation and social security Other creditors Accrued liabilities and deferred income Total	2024 £ 6,304 67 392 - 1,001	2023 £ 4,982 72 783 48 801
	7,764	6,686

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Detailed Profit and Loss Account

for the year from 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024

Turnover Donations Received Gift Vouchers Membership Merchandise Other Revenue Photography Sessions Sales - Exempt Sales - Standard Rated Cost of sales Opening Stock Cost of Goods Sold Direct Expenses Direct Wages Closing Stock Gross Profit Gross Profit Distribution Costs Motor Vehicle Expenses & Travel Postage, Freight & Courier Administrative expenses Advertising & Marketing Audit & Accountancy fees Bird care & equipment Conservation Depreciation Expense Directors' Remuneration Donations Paid Employers National Insurance Entertainment-100% business IT Software and Consumables	2024 £ 3,272 9,147 279 4,290 - 125 33,296 61,276	2023 £ 5,178 11 - 5 5 - 3,044 77,998
	111,685 7,087 3,173 10,986 52,821 (7,771)	86,241 6,885 308 10,692 28,107 (7,087)
	66,296 45,389	38,905 47,336
	45,389 213 61	47,336 1,413 138
	274 3,912 1,532 241 (12) 5,276 1,667 333 - 265 1,785	1,551 1,631 1,423 - - 5,563 18,677 1,016 2,277 229 1,148

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THE BIRD OF PREY PROJECT LTD

Detailed Profit and Loss Account (continued)

for the year from 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024

Legal Expenses Licenses & Insurance Light, Power, Heating Pensions Costs Printing & Stationery Protective Clothing Rent Repairs & Maintenance Staff Training Subscriptions Sundry Expenses Telephone & Internet Travel - National Other Operating Income Gift Aid Claims Other interest receivable and similar income Interest Income Interest payable and similar charges Beyonk Fees Vatable EPOS Fees PayPal Fees Profit/(loss) for the year Net profit/(loss)	2024 £ 936 2,776 1,573 490 664 36 5,864 3,888 125 622 616 925 -	2023 £ 165 2,814 1,006 - 951 247 5,904 2,374 - 309 767 1,313 279
	33,514 751	48,093 418
	751 213	418 38
	213 1,369 663 102	38 2,588 79 521
	2,134 10,431	3,188 (5,040)
	10,431	(5,040)

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Independent Examine$ Report to the Trustees of West of England Falconry Ltd. (Charity Number 1152982) I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity for the period ended 31 St March 2024. Responsibilities and basis of report As the charity's trustees of the Company, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 ('the 2006 Act"). Independent examiner's statement Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited for this year under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your chanty's accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act.). In carying out my examination, I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act. I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention which gives me cause to believe that: ' accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 386 of the Companies Act 2006; or . the accounts do not accord with such records" or the accounts do not comply with relevant accounting requirements under section 396 of the Companies Act 2006 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair, view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no concems and have come across no other matters in connection wrth the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Signed.. Name.. Neil Cobbold Professional Body: Chartered Institute of Taxation Address: 90A High Street Hanham Bristol BS15 3EJ Date: 18th December 2024

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Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year ended

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Contents of the Financial Statements

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Company Information

Directors

Company Secretary

Registered Address

Registered Number

THE BIRD OF PREY PROJECT LTD

Directors' Report

Small companies regime

By order of the board:

THE BIRD OF PREY PROJECT LTD

Accountants' Report

Report of the Accountant to the directors of THE BIRD OF PREY PROJECT LTD (the company)

THE BIRD OF PREY PROJECT LTD

Profit and Loss Account

for the year from 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024

THE BIRD OF PREY PROJECT LTD

Balance Sheet as at

31 March 2024

THE BIRD OF PREY PROJECT LTD

Balance Sheet (continued) as at

31 March 2024

1. Accounting policies

Statutory information

Statement of compliance

Revenue from sale of goods

Employee benefits

Foreign currency translation

Tangible fixed assets and depreciation

THE BIRD OF PREY PROJECT LTD

Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)

2. Average number of employees

3. Tangible fixed assets

4. Creditors: amounts due within one year

THE BIRD OF PREY PROJECT LTD

Detailed Profit and Loss Account

for the year from 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024

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Detailed Profit and Loss Account (continued)

for the year from 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024