The World Owl Trust

The World Owl Trust

Bootle, Cumbria, United Kingdom

Nature & Wildlife conservationAnimal welfareEducation
CharityInternational reach
Profile last updated: May 3, 2026

About

The World Owl Trust is a charity based in Bootle, United Kingdom working on nature & wildlife conservation, animal welfare, education.

The World Owl Trust is a registered charity based in Cumbria, England, working on owl conservation at national and international levels. It has members in many countries. Its work includes conservation programmes for endangered owl species, an owl adoption scheme, and a collection of owls displayed for public education and enjoyment. The Trust is developing a new World Owl Centre at Newton Rigg, planned with aviaries, lecture and resource rooms, and a hospital and rehabilitation facility for injured owls. It relies mainly on donations from members, supporters and visitors, and runs an online shop.

Location

Bootle, United Kingdom

Organisation type

Charity

Legal name

The World Owl Trust

Focus areas

owl conservationwildlifebird of preyeducationadoptionrehabilitation

Languages

EN

Causes & programmes

Causes

Nature & Wildlife conservationAnimal welfareEducation

Works for

Animals

How they work

Direct servicesAwareness & educationVolunteer programmes

Programmes

Conservation programmes

Nature & Wildlife conservation

Protect populations of endangered owls until their habitat has been restored. Already achieved for the European Eagle Owl and ongoing for the British Barn Owl.

Owl adoption scheme

Animal welfare

Supporters adopt an owl of their choice, with payments covering the cost of its food for one year.

Funding & support

Funded by

Individual donationsEarned income

Ways to support

DonateMembershipSponsorshipShopVolunteer

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