Bats are unique and play a vital role in our environment but during the last century bat populations suffered severe declines. We are working to secure the future of bats in our ever changing world by tackling the threats to bats, from persecution to loss of roosts and changing land use.
Since 1991 the Bat Conservation Trust has run a diverse range of projects to conserve bat populations. We are part of one of the most successful conservation movements in the world, supported by a network of members, volunteers, academics and professionals. Bats are now protected by law in Europe, and in the UK some species may already be benefitting from the positive effects of conservation, but we have a long way to go to achieve our vision of a world rich in wildlife where bats and people thrive together.
Our objectives
As the authoritative voice for bat conservation we work locally, nationally, across Europe and internationally to meet our objectives, these are to:
- Discover: To ensure scientific evidence is in place to support bat conservation
- Act: To secure and enhance bat populations and their resilience in a changing world
- Inspire: To win the levels of support required to secure and enhance bat populations
- Strengthen: BCT to achieve financial stability and sustainable staff workloads. Staff and volunteers are motivated and well led.
To make this possible we rely on you, so get involved become a member, donate or volunteer for bats.
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