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title: "The West Kent Badger Group — check charity number 1214038 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is The West Kent Badger Group a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1214038. Animals charity based in Wateringbury. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-west-kent-badger-group
retrieved: 2026-08-28T14:38:31.098Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

The West Kent Badger Group is a registered charity (number 1214038) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: animals; environment/conservation/heritage. 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 The West Kent Badger Group?

Registered charity number

1214038

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Wateringbury

Website

[wkbg.org.uk](https://wkbg.org.uk/)

## What does The West Kent Badger Group do?

We promote the conservation of badgers, their setts and habitats in West Kent and neighbouring areas. Activities include recording badger setts, sightings and reporting wildlife crime. We provide a badger rescue service. We liaise with professionals and the public to resolve badger issues.

## What causes is The West Kent Badger Group registered for?

AnimalsEnvironment/conservation/heritage

## Why is there no Clarity Score for The West Kent Badger Group yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The West Kent Badger Group 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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[Visit charity website](https://wkbg.org.uk/)

## Frequently asked questions

Is The West Kent Badger Group a legitimate charity?

Yes. The West Kent Badger Group is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1214038) 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 The West Kent Badger Group's charity number?

The West Kent Badger Group's charity number is 1214038. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1214038?

Search 1214038 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 The West Kent Badger Group do?

We promote the conservation of badgers, their setts and habitats in West Kent and neighbouring areas. Activities include recording badger setts, sightings and reporting wildlife crime. We provide a badger rescue service. We liaise with professionals and the public to resolve badger issues.

Does The West Kent Badger Group have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The West Kent Badger Group. 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 The West Kent Badger Group?

The West Kent Badger Group's website is https://wkbg.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/1214038).