7th August 2024
Our response to The Spectator's Beware the bat police article which suggests bats are over-protected.
22nd July 2024
News outlets have published articles on an increase in malnourished bats, and linked this rise to wet weather and a decline in insects. BCT will continue to build the best possible evidence base to focus our work and shape the advice we give.
Our strategy to help bats and people thrive together
27th June 2024
Bat Conservation Trust publishes its new three-year strategy (2024 – 2027), which is based on our 10-year Theory of Change (2024 – 2034).
Community science, surveys and bats: Parvathy Venugopal interview
18th June 2024
Interview with Dr Parvathy Venugopal, BCT's Survey Officer, on why community science and surveys makes a difference for people and bats.
Support our first manifesto for bats
4th June 2024
A Bat Conservation Manifesto launches today - support us to get these evidence-based conservation policy ideas to all political parties, decision makers and the public.
NBMP annual report 2023: Worrying signs of change
30th May 2024
Latest NBMP report on UK’s bat species shows worrying signs of change which require more data collection to understand.
Join us at the Restore Nature Now march 22 June 2024
23rd May 2024
On the 22 June 2024 the Bat Conservation Trust will be joining the 'Restore Nature Now' march. We want as many of our supporters to help speak up for bats
Bats and beyond campaign to support our scientific research
17th April 2024
We are launching the ‘Bats and beyond: supporting the next generation’ fundraising campaign to raise a minimum of £20,000 for scientific research