DURHAM BAT GROUP

Registration #1170672 · Registered

www.durhambats.org.uk

dbgtrustees@durhambats.co.uk

105 Davison Road DARLINGTON DL1 3DS

80
out of 100
Verified

Durham Bat Group promotes the conservation and welfare of bats within the vice-county of Durham, including the provision of advice and help to the public with regard to bats, education of the public about bats by means of talks, bat walks, talks to school groups etc., encouragement of community participation in bat related activities, and study of bats to improve understanding of their biology..

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About DURHAM BAT GROUP

DURHAM BAT GROUP is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 1170672). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Verified" rating with a CharityScore of 80/100 — a well-rated and transparent charity that meets strong governance standards. This indicates a reliable charity with strong fundamentals across most of our assessment criteria. In its most recent reporting year (2024), DURHAM BAT GROUP reported a total income of £7,373 and total expenditure of £2,779, a spending ratio of 38% which is lower than typically expected for active charitable delivery. According to the Charity Commission register, DURHAM BAT GROUP describes its activities as follows: Durham Bat Group promotes the conservation and welfare of bats within the vice-county of Durham, including the provision of advice and help to the public with regard to bats, education of the public about bats by means of talks, bat walks, talks to school groups etc., encouragement of community participation in bat related activities, and study of bats to improve understanding of their biology.. Our analysis found no significant governance concerns for DURHAM BAT GROUP. No regulatory actions, filing failures, or financial anomalies were detected in the available public data. This profile is based on data publicly available from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated periodically as new filings are processed. CharityScore UK provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence — we are not affiliated with this charity or any government body.

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Score Breakdown

Trustees & Governance25 / 25
Financial Health15 / 25
Filing History & Transparency20 / 30
Regulatory Standing10 / 10

Financial History

Latest spending ratio: 37.7% of income spent on charitable work

YearIncomeSpendingRatio
2024£7,373£2,77938%

Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026