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title: "Swallowtail and Birdwing Butterfly Trust — check charity number 1174142 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Swallowtail and Birdwing Butterfly Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1174142. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Queens Head House. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/swallowtail-and-birdwing-butterfly-trust
retrieved: 2026-08-26T09:22:06.979Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Swallowtail and Birdwing Butterfly Trust is a registered charity (number 1174142) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £643 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Swallowtail and Birdwing Butterfly Trust?

Registered charity number

1174142

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Queens Head House

Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)

£643

Website

[www.sbbt.org.uk](http://www.sbbt.org.uk/)

## What does Swallowtail and Birdwing Butterfly Trust do?

The mission of the Swallowtail and Birdwing Butterfly Trust is to conserve and protect members of the butterfly family Papilionidae.We do four things: raise financial resources; convene networks and partnerships; catalyse action; and provide scientific and technical support.

## What causes is Swallowtail and Birdwing Butterfly Trust registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Swallowtail and Birdwing Butterfly Trust yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Swallowtail and Birdwing Butterfly Trust 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 Swallowtail and Birdwing Butterfly Trust a legitimate charity?

Yes. Swallowtail and Birdwing Butterfly Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1174142) 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 Swallowtail and Birdwing Butterfly Trust's charity number?

Swallowtail and Birdwing Butterfly Trust's charity number is 1174142. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1174142?

Search 1174142 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 Swallowtail and Birdwing Butterfly Trust do?

The mission of the Swallowtail and Birdwing Butterfly Trust is to conserve and protect members of the butterfly family Papilionidae.We do four things: raise financial resources; convene networks and partnerships; catalyse action; and provide scientific and technical support.

Does Swallowtail and Birdwing Butterfly Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Swallowtail and Birdwing Butterfly Trust. 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 Swallowtail and Birdwing Butterfly Trust?

Swallowtail and Birdwing Butterfly Trust's website is http://www.sbbt.org.uk — 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/1174142).