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

Butterfly Conservation

Butterfly Conservation is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of education, the advancement of environmental protection or improvement, based in Outwith Scotland.

Quick answer

Butterfly Conservation is a registered charity (number SC039268) 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 environmental protection or improvement. Its latest reported income was £6,060,000 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Butterfly Conservation?

Registered charity number
SC039268
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Location
Outwith Scotland
Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
£6,060,000

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,…

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?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Butterfly Conservation 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Butterfly Conservation a legitimate charity?
Yes. Butterfly Conservation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC039268) 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 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 is http://www.butterfly-conservation.org — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-08-07, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.