Ornithological Society of the Middle East, the Caucasus and Central Asia
Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
Ornithological Society of the Middle East, the Caucasus and Central Asia is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, animals, environment/conservation/heritage.
Ornithological Society of the Middle East, the Caucasus and Central Asia (number 282938) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission 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 Ornithological Society of the Middle East, the Caucasus and Central Asia do?
An organisation to promote a greater public understanding of ornithology in the Middle East, the Caucasus and Central Asia and to facilitate conservation of the region's birds. Research grants are awarded and the results are published in a twice-yearly publication.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Ornithological Society of the Middle East, the Caucasus and Central Asia
Answers Ornithological Society of the Middle East, the Caucasus and Central Asia gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 December 2024, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register records Ornithological Society of the Middle East, the Caucasus and Central Asia as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid
Ornithological Society of the Middle East, the Caucasus and Central Asia's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2024 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Also known as
O S M E
Previous names on the register
Ornithological Society of the Middle East
Where it says it operates
Rutland · Turkey · Cyprus · Georgia · Azerbaijan · Egypt · Jordan · Kyrgyzstan
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Makes Grants To Organisations; Sponsors Or Undertakes Research.
Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.
What causes is Ornithological Society of the Middle East, the Caucasus and Central Asia registered for?
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Is Ornithological Society of the Middle East, the Caucasus and Central Asia a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Ornithological Society of the Middle East, the Caucasus and Central Asia as a registered charity (number 282938) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. 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 Ornithological Society of the Middle East, the Caucasus and Central Asia's charity number?
Ornithological Society of the Middle East, the Caucasus and Central Asia's charity number is 282938. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 282938?
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What does Ornithological Society of the Middle East, the Caucasus and Central Asia do?
An organisation to promote a greater public understanding of ornithology in the Middle East, the Caucasus and Central Asia and to facilitate conservation of the region's birds. Research grants are awarded and the results are published in a twice-yearly publication.
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How can I donate to Ornithological Society of the Middle East, the Caucasus and Central Asia?
Ornithological Society of the Middle East, the Caucasus and Central Asia's website listed in our register data is http://www.osme.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.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Ornithological Society of the Middle East, the Caucasus and Central Asia?
The register records Ornithological Society of the Middle East, the Caucasus and Central Asia as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
Are Ornithological Society of the Middle East, the Caucasus and Central Asia's trustees paid?
Ornithological Society of the Middle East, the Caucasus and Central Asia's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2024 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
What was Ornithological Society of the Middle East, the Caucasus and Central Asia previously called?
The register lists this previous name for Ornithological Society of the Middle East, the Caucasus and Central Asia: Ornithological Society of the Middle East.
When was Ornithological Society of the Middle East, the Caucasus and Central Asia registered as a charity?
Ornithological Society of the Middle East, the Caucasus and Central Asia was entered on the register on 25 August 1981.