--- title: "British Wildlife Health Association — check charity number SC016997 | CharityCompare" description: "Is British Wildlife Health Association a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC016997. the advancement of education charity based in Outwith Scotland. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/british-wildlife-health-association retrieved: 2026-08-19T07:09:44.703Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer British Wildlife Health Association is a registered charity (number SC016997) 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 advancement of health; the advancement of animal welfare. Its latest reported income was £50 (year ending 2024-10-31). 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 Wildlife Health Association? Registered charity number SC016997 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location Outwith Scotland Latest income (year ending 2024-10-31) £50 ## What does British Wildlife Health Association do? The BWHA gives grants to individuals or institutions that are undertaking research projects investigating wildlife health issues. The main proposes are the advancement of education, animal welfare and scientific knowledge about the health of British wild animals. ## What causes is British Wildlife Health Association registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of healththe advancement of animal welfare ## Why is there no Clarity Score for British Wildlife Health Association yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. British Wildlife Health Association 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-wildlife-health-association&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is British Wildlife Health Association a legitimate charity? Yes. British Wildlife Health Association is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC016997) 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 British Wildlife Health Association's charity number? British Wildlife Health Association's charity number is SC016997. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC016997? Search SC016997 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 British Wildlife Health Association do? The BWHA gives grants to individuals or institutions that are undertaking research projects investigating wildlife health issues. The main proposes are the advancement of education, animal welfare and scientific knowledge about the health of British wild animals. Does British Wildlife Health Association have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for British Wildlife Health Association. 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 British Wildlife Health Association? British Wildlife Health Association does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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=SC016997).