--- title: "D&G Bat Group — charity SC055065 accounts | CharityCompare" description: "D&G Bat Group (charity SC055065). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources on an independent UK profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/d-g-bat-group retrieved: 2026-10-06T14:15:47.409Z date_note: "Retrieval time is not the filing, register-extract or editorial-review date; cite those dates from the content." license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Registered charity · No. SC055065SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) DB # D&G Bat Group Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data D&G Bat Group is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of animal welfare. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](http://www.dumfriesbatgroup.org.uk/) [Check official registration](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC055065) Work at D&G Bat Group? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=d-g-bat-group&type=claim&name=D%26G%20Bat%20Group) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about D&G Bat Group? Registered charity number SC055065 Status in source extract Registered Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Register contact address detail (not service area) Dumfries And Galloway Website [www.dumfriesbatgroup.org.uk](http://www.dumfriesbatgroup.org.uk/) Quick answer D&G Bat Group (number SC055065) 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 D&G Bat Group do? The organisation's purposes are to promote the conservation and study of bats and their habitats in the council boundaries of Dumfries and Galloway through: a) education, encouraging an awareness of bat conservation issues. b) leading guided walks, c) attending public events, d) school visits. e) advising on bat conservation issues. f) Facilitating training of bat workers to enable Licencing as trained bat workers g) Direct practical work, h) monitoring and provision of bat roosting opportunities, i) Carrying out roost survey. j) Using audio equipment to survey wider countryside. k) Adv… Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for D&G Bat Group Answers D&G Bat Group gave in its annual return to the OSCR, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”. ### Registration details Registered as a charity 18 March 2026 Also known as Dumfries & Galloway Bat Group Where it says it operates Dumfries And Galloway ## What causes is D&G Bat Group registered for? the advancement of animal welfare ## Why is there no Clarity Score for D&G Bat Group yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score D&G Bat Group. 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to D&G Bat Group? - Match the registered name and number to the appeal. 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[Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=d-g-bat-group&type=claim&name=D%26G%20Bat%20Group) [Visit charity website](http://www.dumfriesbatgroup.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is D&G Bat Group a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists D&G Bat Group as a registered charity (number SC055065) 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 D&G Bat Group's charity number? D&G Bat Group's charity number is SC055065. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC055065? Search SC055065 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 D&G Bat Group do? The organisation's purposes are to promote the conservation and study of bats and their habitats in the council boundaries of Dumfries and Galloway through: a) education, encouraging an awareness of bat conservation issues. b) leading guided walks, c) attending public events, d) school visits. e) advising on bat conservation issues. f) Facilitating training of bat workers to enable Licencing as trained bat workers g) Direct practical work, h) monitoring and provision of bat roosting opportunities, i) Carrying out roost survey. j) Using audio equipment to survey wider countryside. k) Adv… Does D&G Bat Group have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for D&G Bat Group. 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 D&G Bat Group? D&G Bat Group's website listed in our register data is http://www.dumfriesbatgroup.org.uk. 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 D&G Bat Group registered as a charity? D&G Bat Group was entered on the register on 18 March 2026. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC055065).