Is Basics North West a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Basics North West as a registered charity (number 702500) 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 North West's charity number?

Basics North West's charity number is 702500. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 702500?

Search 702500 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 North West have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Basics North West. 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 North West?

Basics North West's website listed in our register data is http://www.basicsnw.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.

What was Basics North West previously called?

The register lists this previous name for Basics North West: Med Alert.

When was Basics North West registered as a charity?

Basics North West was entered on the register on 29 January 1990.

Registered charity · No. 702500

Basics North West

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Basics North West is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives.

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What are the key facts about Basics North West?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £60
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £288
Registered charity number: 702500
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Tirril
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.basicsnw.org

Quick answer

Basics North West (number 702500) 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 North West do?

Provision of an Emergency Pre-Hospital Immediate Medical Care Service at the request of North West Ambulance Service. The Charity raises money to buy equipment & pay for training for doctors in the Northwest of the UK (Cumbria, Lancashire & North Cheshire) to enable them to volunteer their services to this aim as well as coordinating their governance & training.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Basics North West

Answers Basics North West 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 does not record Basics North West as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 29 January 1990
Previous names on the register: Med Alert
Where it says it operates: Cheshire East · Cumbria · Lancashire

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Provides Human Resources; 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 North West registered for?

Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives

Why is there no Clarity Score for Basics North West yet?

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

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 Basics North West a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Basics North West as a registered charity (number 702500) 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 North West's charity number?: Basics North West's charity number is 702500. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 702500?: Search 702500 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 North West do?: Provision of an Emergency Pre-Hospital Immediate Medical Care Service at the request of North West Ambulance Service. The Charity raises money to buy equipment & pay for training for doctors in the Northwest of the UK (Cumbria, Lancashire & North Cheshire) to enable them to volunteer their services to this aim as well as coordinating their governance & training.
Does Basics North West have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Basics North West. 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 North West?: Basics North West's website listed in our register data is http://www.basicsnw.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 North West?: The register does not record Basics North West as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
What was Basics North West previously called?: The register lists this previous name for Basics North West: Med Alert.
When was Basics North West registered as a charity?: Basics North West was entered on the register on 29 January 1990.

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.