Is Bto a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Bto as a registered charity (number SC039193) 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 Bto's charity number?

Bto's charity number is SC039193. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC039193?

Search SC039193 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 Bto have reviews and complaints?

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

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

Bto was entered on the register on 23 January 2008.

Registered charity · No. SC039193Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Bto

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

Bto is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, the advancement of environmental protection or improvement.

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What are the key facts about Bto?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £9,463,000
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £8,037,000
Registered charity number: SC039193
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.bto.org

Quick answer

Bto (number SC039193) 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 Bto do?

(i) To promote, organise, carry on and encourage study and research and particularly field work for the advancement of knowledge in all branches of the Science of Ornithology. (ii.) Permanently to preserve and protect lands and objects which by their natural features are suitable for the preservation and study of bird life and of fauna and flora generally.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Bto

Answers Bto 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: 23 January 2008
Also known as: British Trust for Ornithology
Where it says it operates: Outwith Scotland

What causes is Bto registered for?

the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or sciencethe advancement of environmental protection or improvement

Why is there no Clarity Score for Bto yet?

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

Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
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Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bto a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Bto as a registered charity (number SC039193) 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 Bto's charity number?: Bto's charity number is SC039193. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC039193?: Search SC039193 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 Bto do?: (i) To promote, organise, carry on and encourage study and research and particularly field work for the advancement of knowledge in all branches of the Science of Ornithology. (ii.) Permanently to preserve and protect lands and objects which by their natural features are suitable for the preservation and study of bird life and of fauna and flora generally.
Does Bto have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bto. 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 Bto?: Bto's website listed in our register data is http://www.bto.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 Bto registered as a charity?: Bto was entered on the register on 23 January 2008.

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.