Is Base a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Base as a registered charity (number SC037538) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Base's charity number?

Base's charity number is SC037538. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC037538?

Search SC037538 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.

Does Base have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Base. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.

How can I donate to Base?

Base's website listed in our register data is http://www.basefife.org.uk/. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

When was Base registered as a charity?

Base was entered on the register on 13 October 2006.

Registered charity · No. SC037538Unincorporated association

Base

Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data

Base is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended, the promotion of equality and diversity.

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What are the key facts about Base?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £16,035
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £5,161
Registered charity number: SC037538
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): Fife
Website: www.basefife.org.uk

Quick answer

Base (number SC037538) is listed as registered in the OSCR snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Base do?

Support to VIP in North East Fife Access to recreation activities Leisure time activities Improvement in quality of life Maintaining independence

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Base

Answers Base gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 13 October 2006
Also known as: Blind Activities Support Events
Where it says it operates: Fife

What causes is Base registered for?

the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intendedthe promotion of equality and diversity

Why is there no Clarity Score for Base yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Base. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Base?

Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract.
Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Base a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Base as a registered charity (number SC037538) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Base's charity number?: Base's charity number is SC037538. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC037538?: Search SC037538 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.
What does Base do?: Support to VIP in North East Fife Access to recreation activities Leisure time activities Improvement in quality of life Maintaining independence
Does Base have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Base. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
How can I donate to Base?: Base's website listed in our register data is http://www.basefife.org.uk/. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
When was Base registered as a charity?: Base was entered on the register on 13 October 2006.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.