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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1090109
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West Yorkshire Bat Group is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1090109. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Bradford City, Calderdale, Kirklees, Leeds City and City of Wakefield. The register describes its activities as: “BAT CONSERVATION. RESEARCH. EDUCATION. MANAGEMENT OF BAT RECORDS DATABASE AND OPERATION OF SERVICE TO SUPPLY RECORDS. TRAINING. BAT CARE AND REHABILITATION. CARRYING OUT SURVEYS. PROVISION OF ADVICE. OPERATION OF GRANT SCHEME.” Its charitable objects are: “1 to advance the protection and conservation of bats, their roosts, feeding areas and hibernacula in West Yorkshire and neighbouring counties.2 to educate the public and the Group's members in all matters related to bats, including the production of literature.” In the year to 31 Dec 2025 it reported income of £17.2k and spending of £23k.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£17.2k
Latest spending
£23k
- What it funds
- Education / trainingAnimalsEnvironment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps
- The general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisationsProvides servicesProvides advocacy / advice / informationSponsors or undertakes research
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £17.2k | £23k |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £13.3k | £12.8k |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £9,345 | £5,717 |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £9,637 | £2,520 |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £9,435 | £2,649 |
Charitable objects
1 to advance the protection and conservation of bats, their roosts, feeding areas and hibernacula in West Yorkshire and neighbouring counties.2 to educate the public and the Group's members in all matters related to bats, including the production of literature.
Where it operates
Bradford City, Calderdale, Kirklees, Leeds City, City of Wakefield
- Also known as
- W.y.b.g.
- Trustees
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What West Yorkshire Bat Group funds
West Yorkshire Bat Group is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, animals and environment / conservation / heritage for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides services, provides advocacy / advice / information and sponsors or undertakes research. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £46.7k in total.
How to apply to West Yorkshire Bat Group
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from West Yorkshire Bat Group in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (westyorkshirebats.org.uk) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.
Questions about West Yorkshire Bat Group
Is West Yorkshire Bat Group open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from West Yorkshire Bat Group is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does West Yorkshire Bat Group fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Bradford City, Calderdale, Kirklees, Leeds City and City of Wakefield.
Does West Yorkshire Bat Group give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that West Yorkshire Bat Group makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does West Yorkshire Bat Group give each year?
The register does not break out West Yorkshire Bat Group's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Dec 2025 was £23k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £9,336 a year.
How large is West Yorkshire Bat Group?
In its latest reported year West Yorkshire Bat Group reported income of £17.2k and spending of £23k.
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