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title: "Oriental Bird Club — check charity number 297242 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Oriental Bird Club a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 297242. Education/training charity based in The Avenue. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/oriental-bird-club
retrieved: 2026-08-23T12:24:18.722Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Oriental Bird Club is a registered charity (number 297242) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; animals; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £130,080 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Oriental Bird Club?

Registered charity number

297242

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

The Avenue

Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31)

£130,080

Website

[www.orientalbirdclub.org](http://www.orientalbirdclub.org/)

## What does Oriental Bird Club do?

Promote an interest in the birds of the oriental region and their conservation. Raise money to support conservation projects in Asia through the conservation fund. Liaise with and promote the work of existing regional organisations. Collate and publish material on oriental birds.

## What causes is Oriental Bird Club registered for?

Education/trainingAnimalsEnvironment/conservation/heritage

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Oriental Bird Club yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Oriental Bird Club 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology)

## Is this your charity?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Oriental Bird Club a legitimate charity?

Yes. Oriental Bird Club is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 297242) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating.

What is Oriental Bird Club's charity number?

Oriental Bird Club's charity number is 297242. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 297242?

Search 297242 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.

What does Oriental Bird Club do?

Promote an interest in the birds of the oriental region and their conservation. Raise money to support conservation projects in Asia through the conservation fund. Liaise with and promote the work of existing regional organisations. Collate and publish material on oriental birds.

Does Oriental Bird Club have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Oriental Bird Club. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.

How can I donate to Oriental Bird Club?

Oriental Bird Club's website is http://www.orientalbirdclub.org — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31,
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://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/297242).