Is Bsdb a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Bsdb as a registered charity (number SC038647) 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 Bsdb's charity number?

Bsdb's charity number is SC038647. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC038647?

Search SC038647 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 Bsdb have reviews and complaints?

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

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

Bsdb was entered on the register on 6 September 2007.

Registered charity · No. SC038647Unincorporated association

Bsdb

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

Bsdb 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 Bsdb?

Reported income · year ending 2025-07-31: £150,100
Reported spending · year ending 2025-07-31: £145,683
Registered charity number: SC038647
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): Outwith Scotland
Website: www.bsdb.org

Quick answer

Bsdb (number SC038647) 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 Bsdb do?

a. To advance research and teaching in those aspects of animal and plant biology that are connected with developmental processes, and to promote the publication of the results of such study and research.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Bsdb

Answers Bsdb gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 July 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: 6 September 2007
Also known as: British Society For Developmental Biology
Where it says it operates: Outwith Scotland

What causes is Bsdb registered for?

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

Why is there no Clarity Score for Bsdb yet?

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bsdb a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Bsdb as a registered charity (number SC038647) 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 Bsdb's charity number?: Bsdb's charity number is SC038647. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC038647?: Search SC038647 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 Bsdb do?: a. To advance research and teaching in those aspects of animal and plant biology that are connected with developmental processes, and to promote the publication of the results of such study and research.
Does Bsdb have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bsdb. 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 Bsdb?: Bsdb's website listed in our register data is http://www.bsdb.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 Bsdb registered as a charity?: Bsdb was entered on the register on 6 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.