--- title: "Basics Trust — check charity number SC026791 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Basics Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC026791. the advancement of education charity based in West Lothian. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/basics-trust retrieved: 2026-08-18T08:22:20.338Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Basics Trust is a registered charity (number SC026791) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of education; the advancement of religion; the advancement of citizenship or community development. Its latest reported income was £39,822 (year ending 2026-03-31). 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 Trust? Registered charity number SC026791 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment) Location West Lothian Latest income (year ending 2026-03-31) £39,822 ## What does Basics Trust do? BASICS Trust aims to improve life for local people through its initiatives - the Open Door and the BUSY Project. The Open Door is a community café, serving drinks, home baking and light meals at affordable prices, four days a week. It provides much-appreciated space for all to meet, chat and make friends. It is staffed and managed by volunteers. Funds raised support the work of the BUSY Project. The BUSY Project aims for all young people to thrive and have hope at the heart of a community that values them. It runs lunch clubs and well-being groups in school, and out of school activities suc… ## What causes is Basics Trust registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of religionthe advancement of citizenship or community development ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Basics Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Basics Trust 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-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Basics Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Basics Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC026791) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Basics Trust's charity number? Basics Trust's charity number is SC026791. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC026791? Search SC026791 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does Basics Trust do? BASICS Trust aims to improve life for local people through its initiatives - the Open Door and the BUSY Project. The Open Door is a community café, serving drinks, home baking and light meals at affordable prices, four days a week. It provides much-appreciated space for all to meet, chat and make friends. It is staffed and managed by volunteers. Funds raised support the work of the BUSY Project. The BUSY Project aims for all young people to thrive and have hope at the heart of a community that values them. It runs lunch clubs and well-being groups in school, and out of school activities suc… Does Basics Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Basics Trust. 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 Trust? Basics Trust does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-08-07, 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://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC026791).