Barn Owl in flight close to a hedgerow

About The Barn Owl Centre

Established in 1997 and registered as a charity in 2003, we are a small, passionate team dedicated to the conservation, education and welfare of barn owls, kestrels and other British owls and raptors.

Over 9,500 nest boxes have been delivered to farmers, landowners and conservation projects across the UK. We are based at our 12-acre Wildlife Haven Nature Reserve at Netheridge Farm, Gloucestershire since 2007, where we run our sanctuary, education work and conservation projects.

Our Mission

1. To advance the conservation and preservation of the wild barn owl and other British owls and raptor species through environmental projects and research studies.
2. To promote and encourage the biodiversity and conservation of all wildlife.
3. To conserve, maintain and protect all land managed by the charity for the benefit of the environment, wildlife and mankind.
4. To provide and maintain a working centre complete with nature reserve and to offer amenity and recreational areas and activities where the public can enjoy and be educated about the ecology and preservation of owls, raptors and other wildlife species including flora.
5. To provide a sanctuary to aid the rescue and rehabilitation of owls and raptors.
6. To advance public education on owl and raptor welfare and husbandry.