--- title: "Wildlife for Development — check charity number SC041230 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Wildlife for Development a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC041230. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in Aberdeenshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/wildlife-for-development retrieved: 2026-08-24T04:48:40.401Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Wildlife for Development is a registered charity (number SC041230) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty; the advancement of education; the advancement of environmental protection or improvement. 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 Wildlife for Development? Registered charity number SC041230 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location Aberdeenshire ## What does Wildlife for Development do? Wildlife for Development developed a number of programmes that seek to alleviate poverty through research, education and advancement in the sustainable use, management and conservation of wildlife and land. Our three main programmes deal with the conservation and management of insectivorous bats as a source of bat guano, fruit bats as keystone species and restoration ecology (including disaster risk reduction). ## What causes is Wildlife for Development registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of environmental protection or improvement ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Wildlife for Development yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Wildlife for Development 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? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=wildlife-for-development&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Wildlife for Development a legitimate charity? Yes. Wildlife for Development is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC041230) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Wildlife for Development's charity number? Wildlife for Development's charity number is SC041230. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC041230? Search SC041230 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 Wildlife for Development do? Wildlife for Development developed a number of programmes that seek to alleviate poverty through research, education and advancement in the sustainable use, management and conservation of wildlife and land. Our three main programmes deal with the conservation and management of insectivorous bats as a source of bat guano, fruit bats as keystone species and restoration ecology (including disaster risk reduction). Does Wildlife for Development have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Wildlife for Development. 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 Wildlife for Development? Wildlife for Development does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-08-07, 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://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC041230).