Is Bsbi a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Bsbi as a registered charity (number SC038675) 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 Bsbi's charity number?

Bsbi's charity number is SC038675. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC038675?

Search SC038675 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 Bsbi have reviews and complaints?

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

Bsbi's website listed in our register data is http://www.bsbi.org. 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 Bsbi registered as a charity?

Bsbi was entered on the register on 10 September 2007.

Registered charity · No. SC038675Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Bsbi

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

Bsbi is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science.

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What are the key facts about Bsbi?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £1,372,222
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £918,759
Registered charity number: SC038675
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.bsbi.org

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Bsbi (number SC038675) 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 Bsbi do?

The Objects of the Charity are: 1.1.1 To promote the study of, and interest in, the British and Irish vascular plant and charophyte flora. 1.1.2 To support, encourage, carry out and participate in research into the taxonomy, ecology, biogeography and conservation of the British and Irish flora and to co-operate with Continental and other botanists in matters of mutual interest and concern.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Bsbi

Answers Bsbi gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 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: 10 September 2007
Also known as: Botanical Society Of Britain and Ireland
Where it says it operates: Outwith Scotland

What causes is Bsbi registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Bsbi yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Bsbi. 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 Bsbi?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bsbi a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Bsbi as a registered charity (number SC038675) 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 Bsbi's charity number?: Bsbi's charity number is SC038675. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC038675?: Search SC038675 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 Bsbi do?: The Objects of the Charity are: 1.1.1 To promote the study of, and interest in, the British and Irish vascular plant and charophyte flora. 1.1.2 To support, encourage, carry out and participate in research into the taxonomy, ecology, biogeography and conservation of the British and Irish flora and to co-operate with Continental and other botanists in matters of mutual interest and concern.
Does Bsbi have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bsbi. 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 Bsbi?: Bsbi's website listed in our register data is http://www.bsbi.org. 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 Bsbi registered as a charity?: Bsbi was entered on the register on 10 September 2007.

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.