SPONSORSHIP/ADOPTION

Sponsors/adopters have an extremely important role to play within every organisation, and their contribution to our work is never underestimated by us. On average, a small bird, such as a barn owl, costs us £10 per week to feed, £1500 per year to house, and about £50-100 per year on veterinary care. Large birds, such as eagles, cost several times these amounts.

The many injured raptors (owls and birds of prey) we have brought to us by vets, the police, members of the public etc. also cost us – in time, resources and money. Once these birds are well, they are released back to the wild. Our vet, food and housing bill for these casualties averages about £10,000 per year. A large portion of these costs are offset by our regular events and displays throughout the UK, along with the kind donations given to us by our supporters, including the sponsors/adopters of our birds. These contributions help us to ensure that we can afford to give our birds the best, and never have to turn away any injured raptors brought to us.

Our sponsorship/adoption scheme was started through popular demand, and allows affordable sponsorship/adoption of our birds.

Sponsorship/adoption runs for 12 months, with the opportunity to renew. All sponsors/adopters receive a certificate of sponsorship. These make a wonderful gift.

We have created the opportunity to sponsor any of our birds or, if you prefer to offer more general support, we have funding pages on facebook and at gofundme.com where you can make a donation.

We ask for a minimum of £25/year for any of our birds.
This payment may be made as a one-off, or via direct debit.

All sponsors/adopters receive a certificate with photograph of your adopted/sponsored animal.

All our birds are available for sponsorship/adoption.

SCHOOLS & BUSINESSES

We also offer CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP

Please contact us for further details.

Sponsorship

The National Falconry School is an organisation that exists to promote the conservation, through education, of raptors (i.e. birds of prey and owls). We have an enviable reputation among those in the know, and have supplied owls for the Harry Potter films, having been recommended to Warner Brothers.

The School runs courses and encounter days for those who share our fascination and passion for owls, falcons, hawks eagles and other raptors.

The Man

The man behind the National Falconry School is our director, zoologist James McKay, former C.E.O. of the UK’s National Federation of Zoos, and a scientific fellow of the Zoological Society of London.

James has kept and flown raptors since the tender age of eleven. All of James’ staff are also competent and experienced falconers/animal handlers, and hold relevant qualifications.

Vouchers - the ideal gift!

If you are looking for that unusual present, why not consider a voucher for one of our activity days or courses?

Decide what event you are interested in and then contact us to get your voucher.

Equipment, Books And Videos

We stock and sell a wide range of equipment, books (both new and second-hand) and videos on all aspects of owls, hawks, hawking, ferrets, ferreting, falconry and dogs/dog training. All are of top quality, and all at sensible prices.

Activity Days and Courses

Situated in the rolling hills of the picturesque Derbyshire countryside, we run a wide range of courses and events, covering all aspects of raptors (owls and birds of prey), falconry and hawking, ferrets and ferreting, animal handling and animal photography.

See what Nik Cook of Derbyshire Life had to say about his experience with us! (external link)

All courses and events are taken by James McKay, director of Honeybank, and are designed to give all participants a fun learning experience.

Read about the activity days and courses...

We are happy to quote for individual needs and can build a course to cater for groups of friends or work colleagues (special group rates apply). Please contact us for further information.

Gift Vouchers are available for all courses (valid 6 months). These make ideal presents. Contact us to book your course or order your voucher.

Corporate Hospitality & Entertainment

A day spent flying our spectacular birds, and learning about the colourful history of falconry and birds of prey is a never-to-be-forgotten experience. We can make this a challenging team building day, or a relaxing chill event, or can incorporate other activities to suit your requirements. We can host the event, or come to you. The choices are yours to make, and this is why so many companies use us for corporate days with a difference.

Set in the beautiful Derbyshire countryside, Honeybank is home to all our animals - birds, dogs, ferrets - all of which will be there to ensure that your clients have a day to remember.