Bats and human health: BCT rabies statement
14th October 2024
The Bat Conservation Trust is saddened by the recent rabies-related deaths in North America. While these tragic events are rare, it’s important to address concerns to protect both people and wildlife.
Let’s protect bats this Halloween!
9th October 2024
This Halloween, let’s start a new tradition celebrating our incredible night-time heroes - bats! By sharing your love for bats or donating some of your trick-or-treat funds to support bat conservation, you can help protect these awesome animals who do us all so much good.
NightWatch, bats and urban wildlife: Lucy Houliston interview
17th September 2024
Find out how BCT works with communities through projects like NightWatch in this interview with Lucy, our Survey Assistant. Lucy also explains why it’s the wildlife in the UK’s cities which excites her the most and offers amazing opportunities to connect with nature.
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.
