--- title: "Bfl — check charity number SC047583 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Bfl a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC047583. the advancement of education charity based in City of Edinburgh. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/bfl retrieved: 2026-08-18T16:50:44.015Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Bfl is a registered charity (number SC047583) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of education; the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## 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](http://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? the advancement of educationthe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Bfl yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Bfl is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=bfl&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.bugsforlife.org/) ## 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](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC047583).