Bfl
Bfl is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of education, the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage, based in City of Edinburgh.
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What are the key facts about Bfl?
- Registered charity number
- SC047583
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- Location
- City of Edinburgh
- Website
- www.bugsforlife.org
What does Bfl do?
The relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantages (N) To support community use of insects as food and feed to address food security and nutritional and promote well-being among impoverished communities: to devise and setup an insect farming model to introduce an alternative and/or supporting insect-based food resource to the current community options. To help prevent issues of malnutrition and ill-health: by providing an insect-farming model that will benefit the wider community in consuming nutritionally beneficial foods alongs…
What causes is Bfl registered for?
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Bfl a legitimate charity?
- Yes. Bfl is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC047583) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating.
- What is Bfl's charity number?
- Bfl's charity number is SC047583. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number SC047583?
- Search SC047583 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 Bfl do?
- The relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantages (N) To support community use of insects as food and feed to address food security and nutritional and promote well-being among impoverished communities: to devise and setup an insect farming model to introduce an alternative and/or supporting insect-based food resource to the current community options. To help prevent issues of malnutrition and ill-health: by providing an insect-farming model that will benefit the wider community in consuming nutritionally beneficial foods alongs…
- Does Bfl have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bfl. 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 Bfl?
- Bfl's website is http://www.bugsforlife.org — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.
Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-08-07, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.