Partner Group of BCT
The Somerset Bat Group is a partner group of the Bat Conservation Trust. Details of this are in the following documents:
SBG Insurance
We are covered under BCT’s third-party liability insurance
- 2026 Confirmation of Insurance - £10mil third party cover
- 2026 Overview of bat group insurance policy
- 2026 SBG Compliance Statement
- 2026 donation paid 17/12/25 – Receipt and terms of Insurance pending
Risk assessments
Our insurance requires us to have risk assessments to cover all group activities.
Last updated 9th February 2025, next review due 1st February 2027.
- SBG Risk Assessment for Bat Box checks
- SBG Risk Assessment for Evening Field Work
- SBG Risk Assessment for Big Bat Counts
- SBG Risk Assessment for Public Bat Walks
- SBG Risk Assessment for Stands at Public Events
- SBG Risk Assessment for Bat Roost visits to buildings
- SBG Risk Assessment for Bat Detector workshops
- SBG Risk Assessment for Bat Roost visits to caves
Safeguarding
We follow the BCT’s safeguarding policy, and its explanation for Bat groups and safeguarding FAQs.
Our Safeguarding Officer is Adel Avery, please contact her directly if you have any questions or concerns to share.
Data Protection and GDPR
SBG kit Inventory
We have SBG equipment available for loan to verified group members.
SBG Committee
Our committee officers are elected, and members co-opted, at our AGM each year: