Is Butterfly Conservation a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Butterfly Conservation as a registered charity (number SC039268) 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 Butterfly Conservation's charity number?

Butterfly Conservation's charity number is SC039268. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC039268?

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Does Butterfly Conservation have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Butterfly Conservation. 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 Butterfly Conservation?

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When was Butterfly Conservation registered as a charity?

Butterfly Conservation was entered on the register on 16 February 2008.

Registered charity · No. SC039268Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Butterfly Conservation

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

Butterfly Conservation is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of environmental protection or improvement.

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What are the key facts about Butterfly Conservation?

Reported income · year ending 2026-03-31: £4,987,000
Reported spending · year ending 2026-03-31: £5,753,000
Registered charity number: SC039268
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.butterfly-conservation.org

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Butterfly Conservation (number SC039268) 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 Butterfly Conservation do?

The Society is established for charitable purposes, for the advancement of education and for other purposes beneficial to the community, and in particular for the following purposes and objects if and so far as the same are charitable, that is to say: (1) The study, conservation and preservation of natural fauna and flora and particularly species of butterflies and moths in the United Kingdom and elsewhere, by conserving them in the wild by such means as are available including without limitation through the creation and conservation of natural, semi-natural or other habitats. (2) To promote,…

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Butterfly Conservation

Answers Butterfly Conservation gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 2026, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 16 February 2008
Where it says it operates: Outwith Scotland

What causes is Butterfly Conservation registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of environmental protection or improvement

Why is there no Clarity Score for Butterfly Conservation yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Butterfly Conservation. 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 Butterfly Conservation a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Butterfly Conservation as a registered charity (number SC039268) 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 Butterfly Conservation's charity number?: Butterfly Conservation's charity number is SC039268. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC039268?: Search SC039268 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 Butterfly Conservation do?: The Society is established for charitable purposes, for the advancement of education and for other purposes beneficial to the community, and in particular for the following purposes and objects if and so far as the same are charitable, that is to say: (1) The study, conservation and preservation of natural fauna and flora and particularly species of butterflies and moths in the United Kingdom and elsewhere, by conserving them in the wild by such means as are available including without limitation through the creation and conservation of natural, semi-natural or other habitats. (2) To promote,…
Does Butterfly Conservation have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Butterfly Conservation. 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 Butterfly Conservation?: Butterfly Conservation's website listed in our register data is http://www.butterfly-conservation.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 Butterfly Conservation registered as a charity?: Butterfly Conservation was entered on the register on 16 February 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.