Is Bat's Wood a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Bat's Wood as a registered charity (number SC049338) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Bat's Wood's charity number?

Bat's Wood's charity number is SC049338. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

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When was Bat's Wood registered as a charity?

Bat's Wood was entered on the register on 29 May 2019.

Registered charity · No. SC049338SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Bat's Wood

Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data

Bat's Wood is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended, the advancement of environmental protection or improvement.

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What are the key facts about Bat's Wood?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £6,442
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £9,054
Registered charity number: SC049338
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Fife
Website: www.batswood.org.uk

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Bat's Wood (number SC049338) is listed as registered in the OSCR 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's Wood do?

The purposes of Bat’s Wood SCIO are to advance environmental protection, education, and community development by creating and maintaining woodland and outdoor learning spaces in Levenmouth. During 2024/25, our main activities included: The Willow Worlds community research and planting project. Educational collaborations with local schools and volunteers. Film-based environmental storytelling (“Levenmouth: A Climate Beacon?”). Biodiversity improvements through soil enrichment and sustainable planting.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Bat's Wood

Answers Bat's Wood gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 29 May 2019
Also known as: Bat's Wood Growing Space & Bike Track (SCIO)
Where it says it operates: Fife

What causes is Bat's Wood registered for?

the advancement of educationthe provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intendedthe advancement of environmental protection or improvement

Why is there no Clarity Score for Bat's Wood yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bat's Wood a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Bat's Wood as a registered charity (number SC049338) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Bat's Wood's charity number?: Bat's Wood's charity number is SC049338. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC049338?: Search SC049338 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.
What does Bat's Wood do?: The purposes of Bat’s Wood SCIO are to advance environmental protection, education, and community development by creating and maintaining woodland and outdoor learning spaces in Levenmouth. During 2024/25, our main activities included: The Willow Worlds community research and planting project. Educational collaborations with local schools and volunteers. Film-based environmental storytelling (“Levenmouth: A Climate Beacon?”). Biodiversity improvements through soil enrichment and sustainable planting.
Does Bat's Wood have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bat's Wood. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
How can I donate to Bat's Wood?: Bat's Wood's website listed in our register data is http://www.batswood.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
When was Bat's Wood registered as a charity?: Bat's Wood was entered on the register on 29 May 2019.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.