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2025-03-31-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report 01 April 2024 - 31 March 2025 The Bird of Prey Project Ltd Company no: 07495749 / Charity no: 1152982 Authored by: Andy Bool and Naomi Johns

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Contents

Introduction……………………………………………………………………3 Reference and administrative details…………….……………………………………………………..…..….4 Structure and governance………………………………………………....5  Status…………………………..………………………………………..5  Organisational structure………………..….……………………………..…………….5  Trustee appointments……………………………………………..…5  Risk management…………………………………………………….5 Achievements, activities and performance against Objectives…………….………………………………………………………..6  Public education…………………..………………………………….6  The Cavity Nesting Species programme……………………………………...……….…………...13  The Rehabilitation Hospital….……………………………………………….…………….15  The Biomagnification Project………………………………………..…………………….…..16  Modern Raptor Welfare…………………………………………..……………………..17  Professional development………………………………….………19 Future development……………………….…………………………………21 Licensing and policies……………………….…………………………………………………24 Financial review……………………………………………………………….26

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Introduction

‘To restore habitats, conserve birds of prey and make wildlife education accessible’

The Bird of Prey Project’s mission

2024-25 was a continuation of the success from previous years, and we saw significant development within the bird team that enabled the Project to enhance the standard of care and welfare, shaped through restraint-free choice-based management. We also focused on improving the quality of the data recording and monitoring for the cavity nesting species programme, preparing the initiative for future development.

Advancing the resilience of the organisation through the

development of the team’s skillset, staffing hours and policy and procedure framework has been a big focus for the charity over the last 12 months, and these changes have had a positive impact on day-to-day operation and staff welfare, hopefully setting the charity up for sustainable future development in the coming years.

The accessible wildlife initiative has made significant progress, with more virtual learning opportunities being provided free of charge for local authority funded schools, and interactive engagement activities being led on social/digital media to engage more of our following with our mission for nature-based learning.

However, 2024 did present challenges, including an unexpected leave period within our senior staff team that resulted in a slight reduction in the visitor centre’s normal operation to enable staff welfare to be maintained during this time. The team worked

incredibly well and provided great support to one during this challenging period.

Report from Naomi Johns, Centre and Operations Manager

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Reference and administrative details

Registered Company number

07495749

Registered Charity number 1152982

Registered Office

The Bird of Prey Project Newton St Loe Bath BA2 9BT

Trustees (as of 31/03/2025)

Joe Rayment – Chair (appointed 12/02/2021) Andy Bool (appointed 22/05/2022) Jane Durrant – Treasurer (appointed 03/06/2023) Monserratt Requejo Gonzales (appointed 03/06/2023) Nicola Plaskitt (appointed 20/03/2025) Directors and Company Secretary (as of 31/03/25) Naomi Johns, Company Secretary (appointed 23/01/2019) Joe Rayment, Director (appointed 04/05/2023) Andy Bool, Director (appointed 04/05/2023) Jane Durrant, Director (appointed 04/05/2023) Monserratt Requejo Gonzales, Director (appointed 04/05/2023) Nicola Plaskitt (appointed 20/03/2025)

Bankers

Barclays Bank UK PLC Leicester LE87 2BB

Accountant

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

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Structure and Governance

Status

The Bird of Prey Project Ltd (TBOPP) is a registered charity, number 1152982. The Governing Document was updated in 2024 and includes the charity model, powers, activities, trustee meeting/appointment structures, articles of association and amendment provisions.

Organisational structure

TBOPP is governed by a board of trustees. The trustees of TBOPP are also Companies House Directors and are responsible for the management, strategic governance and direction of the charity. Regular trustee meetings are held once every two months, or more frequently as required.

Trustee appointments

Nicola Plaskitt was appointed as a trustee to advise on animal behaviour, zoo standards and avian welfare in March 2025, after a 3-month probationary period.

Joe Rayment was appointed as Chair, Andy Bool was appointed as Vice Chair and Jane Durrant was appointed as Treasurer.

Risk management

Risk Mitigation activities
Loss of
facilities/premises		 Regular maintenance of bird housing or welfare
facilities and of the premises. Disaster recovery,
contingency and business continuity plans are
being developed.
Financial stability The financial budget is reviewed by the board of
trustees every scheduled meeting. A contingency
fund is kept in the case of relocation or any
necessary major projects. Income streams are
monitored to ensure long-term financial stability.
Lack of
compliance with
licensing
requirements
and/or statutory
obligation		 The trustees and management team are all aware
of their legal responsibilities. Licensing requirements
are referred to and reviewed regularly by the board
of trustees to ensure they are met.

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Organisational
growth		 Bi-monthly meetings with the board of trustees. A 3-
year plan has been developed and is updated
annually. Continual review of charity governance
and strategy. Financial budgets and any
development plans are reviewed by the board
every quarter.

Achievements, Activities and Performance

against objectives

The activities of the charity are summarised as follows:

The restoration of native habitats through the conservation of wild birds of prey and owls; the engagement of diverse communities through naturebased education and the development of new ethical raptor welfare standards in the UK.

Public education

The Bird of Prey Project visitor centre is at the core of the charity’s funding, and also a hub for wildlife education and creating more accessible pathways for nature-based learning for all ages.

Events, tailored experiences, interactive exhibits and ultimately a passionate and enthused team of staff enable The Bird of Prey Project to generate greater understanding of a connection to wildlife that can spark a passion to make positive change, not just for nature but also for mental and physical wellbeing.

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April 2024
Children’s Wildlife Workshops are
a hit!
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For our first block of wildlife workshops we welcomed two groups of 6-11 year olds to learn about habitat interactions and get involved with building invertebrate houses. We answered the question, ‘how do insects help owls?’

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May 2024
Volunteers’ practical conservation
day
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It was brilliant to bring together a group of volunteers to dig a wildlife pond, prepare soil for wildflowers and to build a hibernaculum. It was also a great way to get in touch with nature for mental wellbeing.

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May 2024
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Meet the owls – virtual learning for local school!

We kickstarted our virtual learning opportunities for schools with our free video call sessions. This is a great opportunity for young people to have their own close experience with the birds through technology, and ask direct questions to our senior keepers.

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May 2024
Book launch – Bird boy!
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The Bird of Prey Project was asked to be a factual advisor for new children’s book ‘Bird Boy’, reflecting young people’s emotional journeys through the eyes of wild bird rehabilitation.

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[July 2024 ]
Beaver group flying experience!
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We welcomed a local Beavers group of 5-8 year olds for a flying and learning experience at the Centre – discussing wild bird adaptations and protecting habitats.

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[June 2024 ]
School workshop
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It was a great joy to start our 2024 school visit programme with 60 young people, learning about flight adaptations and practicing being nature detectives to learn about wild owl diet through pellet dissection.

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Fly an Owl, Felt an Owl!
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Senior keeper Kate ran a needle felting workshop combined with a Barn Owl flying experience. This was a brilliant session to get in touch with mindfulness, creativity and serenity – whilst learning about owls in the wild.

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Centre & Operations manager Naomi Johns was interviewed for a podcast by The ‘Rock ‘n’ Roll Birder’ – discussing all things birds of prey, wildlife restoration, building careers with raptors and what we can do to make the wildlife career scene more accessible. Matt Spracklen’s podcast is a brilliant series inspiring and engaging new audiences with nature, and making birding cool

September 2024 The return of Autumn Owl Evenings

July 2024 Launching the Meet Arwen experience!

Arwen the European Eagle Owl is one of the largest birds at The Project and has always been a firm favorite with guests. After a few months of training, Arwen was ready for her brand new experience! This was an opportunity for guests to meet and feed an Eagle Owl, whilst learning about the place of these ancient predators in wild ecosystems across European habitats.

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British Bird of Prey Day!
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The sunset is always a beautiful time to have a close experience with some of the center’s resident owls, as we discuss how these beautiful birds are adapted for hunting and moving at low light levels in the wild.

British Bird of Prey Day 2024 – new guest speakers, new stallholders but the same message for wildlife – and record breaking visitor numbers at over 250 a day!

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[October 2024 ] Virtual learning sessions getting busy

We ran another two free virtual learning sessions for schools in October, looking at British species and also owl adaptations and diets.

[November 2024 ] Hosting local charity away days

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December 2024
The next generation of primary
school teachers!
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The Bird of Prey Project welcomed six trainee teachers from Bath Spa University to look at how practical nature-based learning can be implemented for school age children, and why teaching about biodiversity is so important.

For the first time The Bird of Prey Project hosted a meeting venue and team building workshop for a local Bristol charity working to support those with additional needs through the use of music.

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December 2024 Working with BANES 3SG for fundraising and communications

As part of the Bath and North Somerset Third sector generation membership, we met up with other local charity leaders to discuss the successes and challenges when it comes to fundraising, communication and public education in 2024, and looking ahead to 2025. This was an incredible opportunity to form new partnerships and connections with other local organisations, and reflect on strategies we can use to reach more communities and improve the impact for our beneficiaries.

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February 2025
More school visits!
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February saw another two in-person school visits for over 80 primary age children, learning about the wild habitats of the birds they saw in flight!

[January 2025 ] Garden bird watch online learning…

At the beginning of 2025 we joined in with a Manchester primary school looking to engage with The Big Garden Bird Watch through a virtual learning session. This was a great opportunity for two classes of young people to learn about some of the Project’s resident birds and the bird species they may be able to spot and identify from their homes.

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February 2025
Half term tawny owl trail
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This year the February half term trail theme was all about tawny owl prey species, finding hidden mice around the Centre and understanding why these species are so important for amber-listed Tawny Owl populations.

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March 2025 Our very first members morning!

The visitor centre offered its very first members morning this March, welcoming over fifteen guests for a behind the scenes experience with the senior keepers. Guests enjoyed feeding & flying some of the resident birds, dissecting pellets for the cavity nesting species programme and learning more about the work of the charity to restore wild populations and habitats.

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March 2025
Supporting home learners
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Our video call learning sessions have been a great fit for home learners, providing an accessible pathway to discussions around wild species and wildlife careers with teenagers unable to attend school in person. Safe to say the owls were a great hit on the webinar screen!

In the year 2024-25:

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The Cavity Nesting Species monitoring programme

In 2024, our second monitoring year for the programme, our main focus was to establish accurate and reliable data collection schemes, and gather a greater understanding of the active sites and related populations within the programme.

Considerable work was undertaken behind the scenes, preparing new documentation for data recording, and creating new policies, procedures and guiding documentation that hopefully enable the programme to continue making good headway.

Note that all monitoring activities were carried out according to UK law and any activities involving close monitoring with schedule 1 protected species, in this instance Barn Owls (Tyto alba), was carried out by licensed individuals.

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This pair of Barn Owls produced eggs in early April, which gave us a good timeline for monitoring them throughout the season, and aligning a licensed nest check at the correct time of year.

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June 2024

Ringing Barn Owlets!

In June we headed out to some of our monitored sites with BTO ringer Chris Sperring. We checked several different nest sites and even fitted rings and measured biometrics to these two beautiful Barn Owl chicks, who were soon returned to their parents. All activities were undertaken under license.

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It was great to see the success of the cavity nesting species programme with one pair of kestrels breeding successfully and rearing two chicks in an installed nest box. It was the first time Kestrels had been seen breeding at this farm, which was exciting news for everyone involved!

[September 2024 ] Distance monitoring for Barn Owl second clutches

Barn Owls will sometimes have a second clutch, or breed later into the year closer to the autumn. So to avoid disturbance, we carried out emergence surveys, monitoring through binoculars at a safe distance to observe and record activity around nest sites.

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Winter roosting trail cameras
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Commencing walking surveys –
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Walking transects to identify calls and sightings of raptors throughout the project areas involved with the programme allows us to build a better picture of the populations in the area.

The Rehabilitation Hospital

Due to the ongoing threat of contamination from the Avian Influenza outbreaks in the UK, we made the decision to close our rehabilitation hospital for wild birds in best interest to protect the resident team on site.

We have kept our facilities in good order, and remained to act as a remote advice line for wild birds of prey and owls in need of medical assistance and, where suitable, referring to other rehabilitators.

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The Biomagnification Project

It’s been a great pleasure to work with Bath Spa Univeristy establishing a framework for the biomagnification research project, looking into the prescense of the imadacloprid compound in wild raptor feather samples. We’ve also been busy reaching out to local communities, to share the message behind chemical pollution and what we can do to build a more sustainable future.

[Summer 2024 ]

What is Biomagnification?

Preliminary testing begins

In the summer of 2024, preliminary research began at the university laboratory to investigate the scope for assessing the presence and amounts of the imidacloprid compound in raptor feather samples. This compound is a neonicotinoid used commonly as a pesticide but also as a spot on flea treatment for pets in the UK – and we hope this project may shed some light into its environmental presence.

Biomagnification is the increasing concentration of

toxins as you move up a food chain.

Chemical pollution can have an extensive affect on our wildlife, and raptors are often the species who show the highest level of contamination. Through research and education, we are hoping to unlock a more sustainable future.

Speaking for local groups

Throughout 2024 and early 2025, we visited 6 different community groups to speak about biomagnification in birds of prey and the impact of persistent organic pollutants on the environment. It was fantastic to spark engagement, answer questions and explain some of the work that The Bird of Prey Project is undertaking, alongside inspiring a change for a safer and more chemicalfree future.

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Modern Raptor welfare

The Bird of Prey Project has continued to work hard to be at the forefront of innovation for the welfare of raptors in the UK, and supporting the further growth and development of restraint-free management and avian training.

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May 2024
Consultant visit
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It was a great pleasure to have an animal behavior shaping expert join us for a day to review our methods and suggest methods to improve the way we train and work with our birds. We discussed methodology for voluntary crate training, and providing free-flight reinforcers using better strategies.

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[November 2024 ]

Specialist training for the senior bird team

We were joined by Nicky Plaskitt who provided a day’s training for our senior bird team, explaining the theory of behavior shaping and then providing guidance and advice 1:1 during training sessions with the resident birds at the Project.

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Welcoming Nicky to the board!
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Nicky has over 20 year’s experience working directly in zoos in the UK with a huge variety of species. She specialises in teaching other animal caregivers the power of positive reinforcement training and how to better work cooperatively with their animals. She is a certified professional bird trainer and a certified professional animal trainer through the IATCB (www.iatcb.org) and holds a BSc. After a recruitment process, it was a pleasure to welcome her to the charity as a new trustee to advise on animal training and welfare.

March 2025 New faces in the flying teams

As a result of many of the new and improved training methods that our team had built up over the last few years, we were thrilled to see some of our resident birds complete their training objectives and join flying teams, including Ghost the Barn Owl, who joined our Owl Encounter flying team and did a great job inspiring guests about this beautiful species in the wild.

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Professional development

Providing responsible professional development and career guidance to those internal and external 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 vital to making headway in positive raptor welfare development and in nature recovery.

[September 2024 ]

June 2024

Speaking for the British Veterinary Zoological society summer gathering

Welcoming new college students on placement

We’ve had 4 new college students aged 16-18 join us as part of their animal care qualification placements in 2024. Placement students have the opportunity to receive 1:1 training from the senior bird team, learning skills in husbandry, diet, welfare and even medical care.

October 2024

We were invited to speak about raptor care and rehabilitation at the BVZS conference for veterinary professionals (vets and nurses) and students. It was a pleasure to share some of the case studies from the rehabilitation hospital, and discuss our new system for assessing ethical welfare in wild patients during treatment.

Senior staff training day

Supporting our senior bird team to continually develop their own skillset and confidence in their roles is crucial to us. We were joined by Nicky Plaskitt for an afternoon of theoretical and practical behavior training, alongside further teaching in administering medical care and first aid to raptors.

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“It has been so exciting to see new team members learn, and be supported by those more experienced in the volunteer bird team – and just brilliant to see the programme effectively working as a collaborative learning experience for so many”

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November 2024
Staff training day 2024 – learning
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Naomi Johns

Centre & Operations Manager

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With over 20 bird team volunteers, we hosted our annual staff training day, focusing on medical provision from a guest vet speaker, positive reinforcement training and community engagement.

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Starting the bird team internship –
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It was a pleasure to host our very first bird team internship, designed to support young career starters in developing comprehensive raptor care skills that would support them in applying for future jobs. Amy is completing her T-level college qualifications in animal care alongside the part-time internship position, and made a great start to the role in 2025. Amy also enjoys exploring local wildlife and nature photography in her spare time.

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Future development at The Bird of Prey Project

After an exciting period of rapid growth, 2024 – 2025 has been an important period of consolidation to ensure the long-term success of The Bird of Prey Project. However, there are exciting plans in the pipeline.

The Visitor Attraction

Interactive Visitor Learning experiences

A brand new photo stand for guests to enjoy and take their photos with will be installed in 2025 – featuring a wild scene including Barn Owls, Short Tailed Field Voles and Wood Mice.

The Conservation Station

Subject to funding, the Conservation Station Project will be carried out over the summer of 2025, converting the traditional education room at The Project into an interactive, sensory-based learning space focused around British Grassland. This ancient habitat is vital for the

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amber-listed cavity nesting species the Project is actively working to conserve, and giving visitors a greater understanding of its 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 more!

New Entrance Point and Gift Shop

Streamlining visitor entrances for a more comfortable visit, and also enhancing the capacity for fundraising through merchandise sales.

Interactive Wildlife Trail

Increasing the site space for visitors and giving guests the opportunity to explore the wildlife meadow. The trail will incorporate identification trails, conservation tips, interactive learning and quiet watch spaces. Not only engaging guests with the importance of wild ecosystems for raptors, but also giving visitors a peaceful space to experience mindfulness through nature.

Aviary expansion and development

Expanding and re-developing aviaries to not only enhance resident bird welfare, but also enlarge the space for visitors, and build a greater insight into habitat through resident bird living space.

Staff area

Improving employee and volunteer welfare by the development of quiet dedicated office space alongside a staff kitchen and social space.

The Cavity Nesting Species Programme

Monitoring effectiveness improvements

Increasing the scope and depth of monitoring for the four target species within our local region, building a more detailed picture of interacting species populations and the changes influenced by factors such as weather cycles or farming change.

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Developing a Cavity Nesting Species Advisory Panel

Incorporating expertise when it comes to birds of prey, owls, ecology, farming and wildlife restoration, we are looking forward to bringing together an expert group of panellists to help advise and shape The Bird of Prey Project going forward.

Staff development training in providing habitat development guidance to land managers

Providing ecological CPD to conservation fieldwork employees, giving them a growing capability to understand land management and provide beneficial support to land managers looking to manage more land for wildlife.

Diversifying species monitoring

Diversifying monitoring techniques to 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 external organisations or individuals. The standards will set a framework to build a progressive welfare and management expectation for small bird of prey centre organisations in the UK.

Organisational management

Wide-scale policy and procedure review

An organisation wide review of all policies for amendments and recreation, enhancing the benefit to operational staff and increasing the accessibility of the centre management role.

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Staffing and Fundraising

Upstaffing bird team

Upstaffing the Project’s bird team is an immediate goal, enabling the management team to continue progressing the charity’s objectives on a wider scale. We are hoping to open a new Bird Keeper position in 2025 and continue this trend in the years to come.

Sourcing funding for capital development

Unlocking fundraising for conservation fieldworkers, education officers and bird team staff

Acquiring staffing 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 nature-based learning will enable the Project to be extensively more far reaching in its objectives for wildlife and education.

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Zoo License

The Bird of Prey Project remains fully compliant with the Zoo License, passing all recent zoo inspections and continuing to hold high welfare standards. Bi-annual ethical review meetings and veterinary inspections also contribute to continually developing welfare standards. To view the Project’s full Zoo License, head to www.birdofpreyproject.org

To contact our Zoo Operator, please email manager@birdofpreyproject.org.

Other licenses

The Bird of Prey Project also holds the following relevant licenses/registrations:

Any work carried out involving the monitoring of schedule 1 species is done with licensed individuals from The Bird of Prey Project partner charity, the Hawk and Owl Trust.

To request a copy of any specific license, please contact us via info@birdofpreyproject.org.

Other organisations

The Bird of Prey Project is also a member of the following organisations / groups that evaluate correct welfare and facility maintenance

General policy writing

The Bird of Prey Project maintains, evaluates and updates all required written policies and continuously strives to implement new beneficial policies and procedures across the organisation.

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Financial review

Income and outgoings

At the end of March 2025, the bank balance was £58,044.01, which includes reserves of £23,460.26 in a separate savings account. The total income over the financial year was £126,465 and an overall surplus of £6,881.

Past, current and projected income, expenditure and reserves:

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Income Expenditure Surplus Reserves
2020-21 £53,857 £40,378 £13,479 £10,854.76
2021-22 £84,995 £72,564 £12,431 £10,370.76
2022-23 £83,129 £79,320 £3,809 £17,745.50
2023-24 £112,649 £99,729 £12,920 £17,723.50
2024-25 £126,465 £119,584 £6,881 £23,460.26
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Reserves

The Charity’s reserves policy is to maintain a minimum reserve equivalent to three months running without income. If the charity produces a monthly surplus (when the balance in the current account is £10,000 or above), 50% of the surplus is transferred to reserves. The current reserve in the savings account is £27,483.93.

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THE BIRD OF PREY PROJECT LTD

Registered Number 07495749 (England and Wales)

Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year ended

31 March 2025

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

This page does not form part of the statutory financial statements

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THE BIRD OF PREY PROJECT LTD

Company Information

for the year from 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025

Directors

Company Secretary

Registered Address

Registered Number

BOOL, Andrew John DURRANT, Jane Elizabeth HANCOCK, James Robert PLASKITT, Nicola Claire RAYMENT, Joe

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

07495749 (England and Wales)

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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 2025.

The directors who served during the year were as follows:

BOOL, Andrew John

DURRANT, Jane Elizabeth

PLASKITT, Nicola Claire (Appointed 20 March 2025)

RAYMENT, Joe

REQUEJO GONZALES, Montserrat

CUMPSON, Jim (Resigned 1 January 2025)

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

19 November 2025

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THE BIRD OF PREY PROJECT LTD

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 2025.

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: 19 November 2025

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THE BIRD OF PREY PROJECT LTD

Profit and Loss Account

for the year from 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025

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 before taxation
Profit for the year		 2025
£
122,743
(84,803)		 2024
£
111,685
(66,296)
37,940
(587)
(31,555)
3,364
358
(2,639)		 45,389
(274)
(33,518)
751
213
(2,134)
6,881 10,427
6,881 10,427

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THE BIRD OF PREY PROJECT LTD

Balance Sheet as at

31 March 2025

Notes
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
3
Current assets
Debtors
Cash at bank and on hand
Creditors amounts falling due within one
year
4
Net current assets (liabilities)
Total assets less current liabilities
Net assets
Capital and reserves
Profit and loss account
Reserves		 2025
£
£
26,638
26,638
11,474
59,144
70,618
(3,696)
66,922
93,560
93,560
93,560
93,560		 2024
£
£
29,898
29,898
8,007
56,542
64,549
(7,767)
56,782
86,680
86,680
86,680
86,680		 2024
£
£
29,898
29,898
8,007
56,542
64,549
(7,767)
56,782
86,680
86,680
86,680
86,680
29,898
56,782
70,618
(3,696)		 64,549
(7,767)
86,680
86,680
86,680
86,680

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.

The members have agreed to the preparation of abridged accounts for this accounting period in accordance with section 444(2A).

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THE BIRD OF PREY PROJECT LTD

Balance Sheet (continued) as at

31 March 2025

The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Board of Directors on 19 November 2025, and are signed on its behalf by:

BOOL, Andrew John Director

RAYMENT, Joe Director

Registered Company No. 07495749

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THE BIRD OF PREY PROJECT LTD

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the year ended 31 March 2025

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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THE BIRD OF PREY PROJECT LTD

Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)

for the year ended 31 March 2025

2. Average number of employees

2025
Average number of employees during the year
4
Tangible fixed assets
Cost or valuation
At 01 April 24
Additions
At 31 March 25
Depreciation and impairment
At 01 April 24
Charge for year
At 31 March 25
Net book value
At 31 March 25
At 31 March 24		 2024
4
Total
£
62,622
1,441
64,063
32,724
4,701
37,425
26,638
29,898

3. Tangible fixed assets

4. Creditors: amounts due within one year

Trade creditors / trade payables
Bank borrowings and overdrafts
Taxation and social security
Accrued liabilities and deferred income
Total		 2025
£
377
-
2,319
1,000		 2024
£
6,304
67
396
1,000
3,696 7,767

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THE BIRD OF PREY PROJECT LTD

Detailed Profit and Loss Account

for the year from 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025

Turnover
Donations Received
Events
Gift Vouchers
Membership
Merchandise
Photography Sessions
Sales - Exempt
Sales - Standard Rated
Cost of sales
Opening Stock
Cost of Goods Sold
Direct Expenses
Direct Wages
Intern
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
Entertainment-100% business
General Expenses		 2025
£
4,461
1,656
10,485
508
3,672
250
35,620
66,091		 2024
£
3,272
-
9,147
279
4,290
125
33,296
61,276
122,743
7,770
2,318
10,253
72,183
125
(7,846)		 111,685
7,087
3,173
10,986
52,821
-
(7,771)
84,803
37,940		 66,296
45,389
37,940
528
59		 45,389
213
61
587
3,338
1,134
-
-
4,701
-
350
-
-		 274
3,912
1,532
241
(12)
5,276
1,667
333
265
(2)

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THE BIRD OF PREY PROJECT LTD

Detailed Profit and Loss Account (continued)

for the year from 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025

Go Cardless Fees
IT Software and Consumables
Legal Expenses
Licenses & Insurance
Light, Power, Heating
Pensions Costs
Printing & Stationery
Protective Clothing
Rates
Rent
Repairs & Maintenance
Staff Training
Subscriptions
Sundry Expenses
Telephone & Internet
Other Operating Income
Gift Aid Claims
Other interest receivable and similar income
Interest Income
Interest payable and similar charges
Bank Fees
Beyonk Fees Vatable
EPOS Fees
PayPal Fees
Profit for the year
Net Profit		 2025
£
7
2,276
772
3,224
1,564
1,540
385
52
137
5,724
2,589
1,224
1,376
153
1,009		 2024
£
-
1,785
939
2,778
1,573
490
664
36
-
5,864
3,888
125
622
616
926
31,555
3,364		 33,518
751
3,364
358		 751
213
358
5
1,932
621
81		 213
-
1,369
663
102
2,639
6,881		 2,134
10,427
6,881 10,427

This page does not form part of the statutory financial statements

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