Is Basics Cornwall a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Basics Cornwall as a registered charity (number 1188531) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. 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 Basics Cornwall's charity number?

Basics Cornwall's charity number is 1188531. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1188531?

Search 1188531 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.

Does Basics Cornwall have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Basics Cornwall. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.

How can I donate to Basics Cornwall?

Basics Cornwall's website listed in our register data is http://www.basicscornwall.org. 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 Basics Cornwall registered as a charity?

Basics Cornwall was entered on the register on 13 March 2020.

Registered charity · No. 1188531

Basics Cornwall

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Basics Cornwall is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include the advancement of health or saving of lives.

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What are the key facts about Basics Cornwall?

Reported income · year ending 2025-06-01: £0
Reported spending · year ending 2025-06-01: £0
Registered charity number: 1188531
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Greenwith
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Yes
Website: www.basicscornwall.org

Quick answer

Basics Cornwall (number 1188531) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission 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 Basics Cornwall do?

BASICS Cornwall provides volunteer Pre-hospital Doctors and Critical Care Paramedics (CCPs) to deliver advanced pre-hospital care at incidents across Cornwall. Our clinicians attend incidents in conjunction with South Western Ambulance Service and deliver advanced medical procedures to critically ill or injured patients. BASICS Cornwall raises funds to equip our doctors and CCPs

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Basics Cornwall

Answers Basics Cornwall gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register records Basics Cornwall as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 13 March 2020
Where it says it operates: Cornwall

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Provides Services.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.

What causes is Basics Cornwall registered for?

The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives

Why is there no Clarity Score for Basics Cornwall yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Basics Cornwall. 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 Basics Cornwall?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Basics Cornwall a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Basics Cornwall as a registered charity (number 1188531) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. 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 Basics Cornwall's charity number?: Basics Cornwall's charity number is 1188531. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1188531?: Search 1188531 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.
What does Basics Cornwall do?: BASICS Cornwall provides volunteer Pre-hospital Doctors and Critical Care Paramedics (CCPs) to deliver advanced pre-hospital care at incidents across Cornwall. Our clinicians attend incidents in conjunction with South Western Ambulance Service and deliver advanced medical procedures to critically ill or injured patients. BASICS Cornwall raises funds to equip our doctors and CCPs
Does Basics Cornwall have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Basics Cornwall. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
How can I donate to Basics Cornwall?: Basics Cornwall's website listed in our register data is http://www.basicscornwall.org. 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.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Basics Cornwall?: The register records Basics Cornwall as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
When was Basics Cornwall registered as a charity?: Basics Cornwall was entered on the register on 13 March 2020.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.