--- title: "Basics Cornwall — check charity number 1188531 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Basics Cornwall a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1188531. The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives charity based in Greenwith. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/basics-cornwall retrieved: 2026-08-18T08:22:25.755Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Basics Cornwall is a registered charity (number 1188531) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of health or saving of lives. CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Basics Cornwall? Registered charity number 1188531 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Greenwith Website [www.basicscornwall.org](http://www.basicscornwall.org/) ## 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 ## 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? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Basics Cornwall is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=basics-cornwall&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.basicscornwall.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Basics Cornwall a legitimate charity? Yes. Basics Cornwall is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1188531) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or 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 is http://www.basicscornwall.org — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1188531).