Hen Harrier Action
- Country
- Scotland
- Charity number
- SC049943
- Status
- Active
- Reporting
- Up to date Last filed Jan. 5, 2026. Filing history
- Registered
- Feb. 11, 2020
- Legal form
- Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Address
- Address
- 31 South Park Crescent
Ilford
IG1 1XU
Contact
- Website
henharrierday.uk
Activities
'It makes grants, donations, loans, gifts or pensions to individuals','It makes grants, donations or gifts to organisations'
'the advancement of environmental protection or improvement'
Hen Harrier Action campaigns for the conservation and protection of Hen Harriers and other birds of prey in the UK, particularly against illegal persecution linked to grouse moor management. The charity raises public awareness through events like Skydancer Day and Action for Wildlife Day, runs competitions for children and young people like Young Wild Writer and Young Wild Photographer, raises funds to support wildlife crime detection efforts including satellite tagging and detection dogs, and advocates for sustainable upland land management to support biodiversity and thriving wildlife.
Beneficiaries: 'No specific group, or for the benefit of the community'
Objectives: Charity Objectives (Purpose) 4 The company’s objectives are: The advancement of environmental protection or improvement. In furtherance of the above, the charity aims: (1) To promote conservation of the Hen Harrier (Circus Cyaneus) as a flagship species and a barometer of the health of the UK’s upland landscape. The Hen Harrier is a red-listed Bird of Conservation Concern. (2) To campaign for an outright ban on driven grouse shooting, rather than licensing, increasing awareness of wildlife crime and working for better protection of Hen Harriers and other persecuted birds of prey. (3) To work in close collaboration with other like-minded non-profit organisations to support their fieldwork and practical, actionable interventions, including through fundraising campaigns. (4) To raise awareness among all age groups, including young people, of Hen Harriers, raptors and wildlife, and the threats they face, while encouraging positive action to conserve Hen Harriers and prevent illegal persecution.
Geography
- Main operating location
- City of Edinburgh
- Geographical spread
- Scotland and other parts of the UK
Finances
| Period end | Filed | Income | Expenditure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb. 28, 2025 | Jan. 5, 202638 days late | £21,805 | £34,016 |
| Feb. 28, 2024 | Nov. 24, 2024On time | £22,426 | £4,196 |
| Feb. 28, 2023 | Nov. 28, 2023On time | £7,582 | £4,812 |
| Feb. 28, 2022 | Nov. 28, 2022On time | £24,571 | £11,397 |
| Feb. 28, 2021 | Oct. 19, 2021On time | £11,752 | £3,534 |
Due dates are 9 months after the year end, OSCR's deadline, so they don't allow for any extension OSCR has granted.