--- title: "Basics Thames Valley — check charity number 1086488 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Basics Thames Valley a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1086488. The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives charity based in Sandhurst. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/basics-thames-valley retrieved: 2026-08-18T07:30:24.556Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Basics Thames Valley is a registered charity (number 1086488) 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. Its latest reported income was £444 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Thames Valley? Registered charity number 1086488 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Sandhurst Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £444 ## What does Basics Thames Valley do? Immediate Medical Care ## What causes is Basics Thames Valley registered for? The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Basics Thames Valley yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Basics Thames Valley 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-thames-valley&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Basics Thames Valley a legitimate charity? Yes. Basics Thames Valley is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1086488) 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 Thames Valley's charity number? Basics Thames Valley's charity number is 1086488. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1086488? Search 1086488 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 Thames Valley do? Immediate Medical Care Does Basics Thames Valley have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Basics Thames Valley. 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 Thames Valley? Basics Thames Valley does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/1086488).