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

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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 n*ded 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 a￿1 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 conditi￿S 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 def￿1t 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.
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The Iru5tees' annual report was approved on ..............
trustees by..
- and signed on behalf ol the board of
Mr Michael Gibb
Trustee