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Bat Conservation and Research Unit is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, animals, environment/conservation/heritage.
Bat Conservation and Research Unit (number 1162707) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.
What does Bat Conservation and Research Unit do?
To promote the conservation and protection of bats and in doing so to improve their conservation status, in particular but not exclusively by:a) improving bat roosts, feeding areas and habitatsb) conducting conservation projectsc) carrying out research and making available grants for research pertaining to batsd) providing training and education
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Bat Conservation and Research Unit
Answers Bat Conservation and Research Unit gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 July 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register does not record Bat Conservation and Research Unit as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Bat Conservation and Research Unit's annual return for the year ending 31 July 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Also known as
Batcru
Where it says it operates
Throughout England and Wales
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Makes Grants To Organisations; Sponsors Or Undertakes Research.
Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.
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Is Bat Conservation and Research Unit a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Bat Conservation and Research Unit as a registered charity (number 1162707) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
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Bat Conservation and Research Unit's charity number is 1162707. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
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What does Bat Conservation and Research Unit do?
To promote the conservation and protection of bats and in doing so to improve their conservation status, in particular but not exclusively by:a) improving bat roosts, feeding areas and habitatsb) conducting conservation projectsc) carrying out research and making available grants for research pertaining to batsd) providing training and education
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How can I donate to Bat Conservation and Research Unit?
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Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Bat Conservation and Research Unit?
The register does not record Bat Conservation and Research Unit as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Are Bat Conservation and Research Unit's trustees paid?
Bat Conservation and Research Unit's annual return for the year ending 31 July 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was Bat Conservation and Research Unit registered as a charity?
Bat Conservation and Research Unit was entered on the register on 16 July 2015.