The Cambridgeshire Bat Group is a partner group of the Bat Conservation Trust (BCT). We carry out bat research and conservation, and educate members of the public about how amazing bats are through public talks and events.
New members are always welcome to join us, and active involvement and participation with the group is encouraged. If you are interested in becoming a member and supporting the work we do, then please check out our Membership page.
We also work in close partnership with the Bedfordshire Bat Group. A number of members from both groups are active members of the other, and we regularly collaborate to help each other with research projects, surveys and events.
Found a Bat?
Once you have contained the bat (see instructions here) you can call the following numbers that belong to local Bat Carers. Generally, we will ask that you bring the contained bat to us, but if this is not possible, still contact us as we might be able to arrange for it to be collected.
- 07534 340964
- 07971 441617
- 07932 375154
- 01223 860933
In certain areas (e.g. North Peterborough and along the Northamptonshire border) it is best to phone the National Helpline (0345 1300 228) as there may be Bat Carers living closer.
All carers are volunteers and not available all the time, so you may not get an answer, in which case please phone the National Helpline.
Please Note: The carers are able to help with advice, care and rehabilitation of grounded or injured bats. If your enquiry is regarding planning, home maintenance or other general questions in relation to a known or suspected roost, then please call the Helpline or email the general enquiries address as detailed below.
The Bat Conservation Trust National Helpline
This is a volunteer service where you can ask for advice about bats, bat care, and roosts. And if you happen to find a grounded bat, they will give you details of your closest registered volunteer carer.
The Helpline number is 0345 1300 228 and is open Monday-Friday 9:30am to 4:30pm during October to April. During May to September the line is also open out-of-hours, in evenings and on weekends, but this line is for emergency use only (i.e. if you find an injured or grounded bat). For general enquiries please email enquiries@bats.org.uk.
