The World of Owls Company Limited by Guarantee Trustees, Annual Report (Incorporating the Directorfs Report) Year ended 31 July 2024 The trustee5, who are also the directors for the purposes of company law, present their report and the unaudited financial statement5 of the charity for the year ended 31 July 2024 Reference and administrative details Registered charity name The Wodd of Owls Charity registration number N1100938 Company registration number N1041189 Principal off ice and registered World of Owls Centre office 32 Mouiilsli<ilgu¥ Lane Randalstown Co Antrim BT41 3LE Northern Ireland The trnstees Mr Michael Gibb Mrs Charlene Gibb Ms Christine Palmer Mrs Paula Sawyei Ms Allison Sutherland Company secretary Elaine Gibb Independent examiner Gary Martin FFAIFIPA 4 Newtown Crescent Newtownards BT23 7GP Structure. governance and management The company is limited by quaranlee and has no share capital_ It is recognised as a chanly by HM Revenue and Customs
The World of Owls Company Limited by Guarantee Trustees. Annual Report (Incorporating the Director's Report} (c(tinued) Year ended 31 July 2024 Structure, Governance. and Management The World of Owls Animal Sanctuary {WOO). located in Northern Ireland, operates as a charitable organisalion airned at the weKare. conseNation. and rehabililation of birds of prey and other exotic animals. The governance of the sanctuary Is carried out by a Board of Truslees, in compliance with rts constitLJlion and relevant legislation. World of Ow15 Iwool is the only animal sanctuary of ils kind in Northern Ireland and a5 such is the premier Owl, Birds of Prey and EX01 Anirnals conservation cenler in the country. The organisalions core objeclives include". Re5cu¢ and rehabilit¢tion of birds of prey and other onimaLs in distress. Public education through workshops. presentations. and inleractwe experiences. Conservation of endangered species. with a particular f(Kus on native wildlrfe. Collaboration with wikllile experts and veterinarians to ensure the best care for the animals. The maj'ority of animals in our care have been rescued due to sickness, maltreatment. homelessness and negled In caring for them, we also provide a large range of benefits to the public at large. including education on animal welfare, and the prevention of cruelty as well as broader environmental arKI ecological issues. For our younger visitors. the education program is clearly linked to Ihe Nl Revised Curriculum taught In their schods. We provide employability training al volunteering opportunilies lo a numbeT of different welfares. and communily-based organisations province wide. We also work with the Social Security Agency. the Education Authority. schools, colleges, unNersities. and disability groups in providing work experience placements. educatgon and training in an ecological and environmenlal framework Woo therefore operates with volunteers from so many different walks of life providing opportunities and enrichment throLJgh many different activities. When planning our activities for the year, the Trustees have consjdered the Charity Cornmission's guidance on publi¢ benefit There is absolutely no private benefit and no p)pnlial ham from any of Woo objectives. Achievemenls and performance World of Owls conlinues its strong links with the Education Authority. other education bodies and providers cross Northern Ireland and continues lo deliver services under the conditions and aims of our M Ission Statement. This is growing annually, allowing us lo demonstrate the work we carry out and help deliver our message to a wider and younger audience. We have now, after a lot of negotiations. Secur a lease exlension on our premise5 from Jan 2024 lo Jan 2034 This will provide the stability nded for tss to plan foi continued growth al the site and enhance our ability lo welcome Increased visrtor numbers as well as a greater capacity for housing animals in distre5S. Fundraising activities continued throughout the year a1 in the opinion of the trustees, were successful. Challenges Faced: Despite these successes, the Sanctuary faced several chaiienges. InGludii)g. Financial pressure due to Increased costs in animal care and facility maintenance. A rBe in the number of injured or orphaned anima15 requiring rehabilitation. Unpredictable weather conditiS impacting wildlife release and outd(x)r aclrvilies.
The World of Owls Company Limited by Guarantee Trustees. Annual Report (Incorporating the Directorfs Report> {¢i)ntinugd) Year ended 31 July 2024 Conclusion.. In conclusion, World of Owls continues to play a vital ro in the rescue. rehabilrtation, and conservation of Idlife in Northern Ireland including our work in educating the genefal public about the important issues involved. The Trustees are proud of the sancluary's achievements over the past year and remain commilled lo ensuring 115 growth and suslain8bility in the years lo come. Financial review The def1t for the year and the manner in which it has been dealt with, are set out in the Statement of Financial Activities. Small company provisions This report has been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies entrtled to the small companies. exempts'on. 1111112024 The Iru5tees' annual report was approved on .............. trustees by.. - and signed on behalf ol the board of Mr Michael Gibb Trustee