Is Biaza a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Biaza as a registered charity (number SC040783) 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 Biaza's charity number?

Biaza's charity number is SC040783. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC040783?

Search SC040783 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.

Does Biaza have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Biaza. 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 Biaza?

Biaza's website listed in our register data is http://www.biaza.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 Biaza registered as a charity?

Biaza was entered on the register on 27 August 2009.

Registered charity · No. SC040783Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Biaza

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

Biaza is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of environmental protection or improvement, the advancement of animal welfare.

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What are the key facts about Biaza?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £745,599
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £708,054
Registered charity number: SC040783
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Outwith Scotland
Website: www.biaza.org.uk

Quick answer

Biaza (number SC040783) 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 Biaza do?

Obiects The Objects are: 3.1 to encourage the care and welfare of wild animals in captivity and participation in the conservation of species. and 3.2 to promote the education of the public and an increase in knowledge of the natural world through the medium of zoos and aquariums

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Biaza

Answers Biaza gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 December 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: 27 August 2009
Also known as: British & Irish Association of Zoos & Aquariums
Where it says it operates: Outwith Scotland

What causes is Biaza registered for?

the advancement of environmental protection or improvementthe advancement of animal welfare

Why is there no Clarity Score for Biaza yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Biaza. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Biaza?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Biaza a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Biaza as a registered charity (number SC040783) 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 Biaza's charity number?: Biaza's charity number is SC040783. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC040783?: Search SC040783 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 Biaza do?: Obiects The Objects are: 3.1 to encourage the care and welfare of wild animals in captivity and participation in the conservation of species. and 3.2 to promote the education of the public and an increase in knowledge of the natural world through the medium of zoos and aquariums
Does Biaza have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Biaza. 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 Biaza?: Biaza's website listed in our register data is http://www.biaza.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 Biaza registered as a charity?: Biaza was entered on the register on 27 August 2009.

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.