Is The British Ornithologists' Union a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists The British Ornithologists' Union as a registered charity (number SC044850) 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 The British Ornithologists' Union's charity number?

The British Ornithologists' Union's charity number is SC044850. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC044850?

Search SC044850 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 The British Ornithologists' Union have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The British Ornithologists' Union. 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 The British Ornithologists' Union?

The British Ornithologists' Union's website listed in our register data is http://www.bou.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 The British Ornithologists' Union registered as a charity?

The British Ornithologists' Union was entered on the register on 8 May 2014.

Registered charity · No. SC044850Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)

The British Ornithologists' Union

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

The British Ornithologists' Union is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science.

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What are the key facts about The British Ornithologists' Union?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £219,507
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £281,983
Registered charity number: SC044850
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Outwith Scotland
Website: www.bou.org.uk

Quick answer

The British Ornithologists' Union (number SC044850) 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 The British Ornithologists' Union do?

the advancement of the science of ornithology.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The British Ornithologists' Union

Answers The British Ornithologists' Union gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 December 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: 8 May 2014
Where it says it operates: Outwith Scotland

What causes is The British Ornithologists' Union registered for?

the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

Why is there no Clarity Score for The British Ornithologists' Union yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The British Ornithologists' Union. 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 The British Ornithologists' Union?

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Frequently asked questions

Is The British Ornithologists' Union a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists The British Ornithologists' Union as a registered charity (number SC044850) 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 The British Ornithologists' Union's charity number?: The British Ornithologists' Union's charity number is SC044850. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC044850?: Search SC044850 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 The British Ornithologists' Union do?: the advancement of the science of ornithology.
Does The British Ornithologists' Union have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The British Ornithologists' Union. 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 The British Ornithologists' Union?: The British Ornithologists' Union's website listed in our register data is http://www.bou.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 The British Ornithologists' Union registered as a charity?: The British Ornithologists' Union was entered on the register on 8 May 2014.

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.