Is Basic Income Network Scotland a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Basic Income Network Scotland as a registered charity (number SC046356) 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 Basic Income Network Scotland's charity number?

Basic Income Network Scotland's charity number is SC046356. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC046356?

Search SC046356 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 Basic Income Network Scotland have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Basic Income Network Scotland. 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 Basic Income Network Scotland?

Basic Income Network Scotland's website listed in our register data is http://www.cbin.scot. 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 Basic Income Network Scotland registered as a charity?

Basic Income Network Scotland was entered on the register on 22 February 2016.

Registered charity · No. SC046356SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Basic Income Network Scotland

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

Basic Income Network Scotland is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education.

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What are the key facts about Basic Income Network Scotland?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £3,466
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £1,460
Registered charity number: SC046356
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): City of Edinburgh
Website: www.cbin.scot

Quick answer

Basic Income Network Scotland (number SC046356) 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 Basic Income Network Scotland do?

The objects of the organisation are to advance research and public education about the economic and social effects and influences of a Basic Income (defined here as a periodic, uniform (except by age), unconditional cash payment delivered to all on an individual basis, without any behavioural requirements). We pursue this through holding meetings, undertaking events and campaigning on a Basic Income.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Basic Income Network Scotland

Answers Basic Income Network Scotland 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: 22 February 2016
Where it says it operates: City of Edinburgh

What causes is Basic Income Network Scotland registered for?

the advancement of education

Why is there no Clarity Score for Basic Income Network Scotland yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Basic Income Network Scotland. 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 Basic Income Network Scotland?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Basic Income Network Scotland a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Basic Income Network Scotland as a registered charity (number SC046356) 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 Basic Income Network Scotland's charity number?: Basic Income Network Scotland's charity number is SC046356. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC046356?: Search SC046356 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 Basic Income Network Scotland do?: The objects of the organisation are to advance research and public education about the economic and social effects and influences of a Basic Income (defined here as a periodic, uniform (except by age), unconditional cash payment delivered to all on an individual basis, without any behavioural requirements). We pursue this through holding meetings, undertaking events and campaigning on a Basic Income.
Does Basic Income Network Scotland have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Basic Income Network Scotland. 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 Basic Income Network Scotland?: Basic Income Network Scotland's website listed in our register data is http://www.cbin.scot. 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 Basic Income Network Scotland registered as a charity?: Basic Income Network Scotland was entered on the register on 22 February 2016.

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.