--- title: "British Ornithologists' Club — check charity number 1169733 | CharityCompare" description: "Is British Ornithologists' Club a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1169733. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in Akeman Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/british-ornithologists-club-2 retrieved: 2026-08-19T07:09:00.343Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer British Ornithologists' Club is a registered charity (number 1169733) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: arts/culture/heritage/science; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £19,024 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 British Ornithologists' Club? Registered charity number 1169733 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Akeman Street Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £19,024 Website [www.boc-online.org](http://www.boc-online.org/) ## What does British Ornithologists' Club do? The Club promotes scientific discussion between members and others interested in ornithology and facilitates the dissemination of scientific information concerned with ornithologyThe Club has a special interest in avian systemics, taxonomy and distribution ## What causes is British Ornithologists' Club registered for? Arts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for British Ornithologists' Club yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. British Ornithologists' Club 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=british-ornithologists-club-2&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.boc-online.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is British Ornithologists' Club a legitimate charity? Yes. British Ornithologists' Club is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1169733) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is British Ornithologists' Club's charity number? British Ornithologists' Club's charity number is 1169733. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1169733? Search 1169733 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does British Ornithologists' Club do? The Club promotes scientific discussion between members and others interested in ornithology and facilitates the dissemination of scientific information concerned with ornithologyThe Club has a special interest in avian systemics, taxonomy and distribution Does British Ornithologists' Club have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for British Ornithologists' Club. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to British Ornithologists' Club? British Ornithologists' Club's website is http://www.boc-online.org — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, 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://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1169733).