Basics Scotland (number SC030189) 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 Basics Scotland do?
BASICS Scotland is a Scottish charity, dedicated to providing specialist training for doctors, nurses and paramedics in Scotland, particularly those working in remote and rural locations. Our support enables them to have the skills to perform vital pre-hospital emergency care. We are proud to provide a vital link within the ‘chain of survival’ and have a proven track record of effective delivery. Since 1993, BASICS Scotland has provided a wide variety of courses aimed at the pre-hospital emergency/immediate medical care provider/responder in Scotland. Our courses are of the highest quality…
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Basics Scotland
Answers Basics 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”.
Where does Basics Scotland's money come from?
Basics Scotland reported £689k total income for the year ending 31 March 2025. The largest sources were charitable activities £658k (95%), trading and fundraising events £24k (3%), investments £7,643 (1%).
Charitable activities (fees and contracts)£658k · 95%
Trading and fundraising events£24k · 3%
Investments£7,643 · 1%
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
Perth And Kinross
What causes is Basics Scotland registered for?
the advancement of health
Why is there no Clarity Score for Basics Scotland yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Basics Scotland.
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The register data used for this profile lists Basics Scotland as a registered charity (number SC030189) 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 Basics Scotland's charity number?
Basics Scotland's charity number is SC030189. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
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What does Basics Scotland do?
BASICS Scotland is a Scottish charity, dedicated to providing specialist training for doctors, nurses and paramedics in Scotland, particularly those working in remote and rural locations. Our support enables them to have the skills to perform vital pre-hospital emergency care. We are proud to provide a vital link within the ‘chain of survival’ and have a proven track record of effective delivery. Since 1993, BASICS Scotland has provided a wide variety of courses aimed at the pre-hospital emergency/immediate medical care provider/responder in Scotland. Our courses are of the highest quality…
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CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Basics 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 Basics Scotland?
Basics Scotland's website listed in our register data is http://www.basics-scotland.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.
Where does Basics Scotland's money come from?
Basics Scotland reported £689k total income for the year ending 31 March 2025. The largest sources were charitable activities £658k (95%), trading and fundraising events £24k (3%), investments £7,643 (1%).
When was Basics Scotland registered as a charity?
Basics Scotland was entered on the register on 13 November 1999.