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Basics Trust

SC026791Registered charity from 13 May 1997
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Charity Information:
Address 10 Canalside
Ratho
Newbridge
Midlothian
Postcode EH28 8JS
Is the supplied address a principal office or a trustee address? Trustee - Charity Trustee
Website No Link Provided
Regulatory Type Standard
Object:
a) the advancement of the Christian Religion in Scotland; b) to promote the benefit of the inhabitants of Uphall and Broxburn and their environs, by providing, or assisting in the provision of, facilities (specifically premises equally accessible to all people irrespective of sex, sexuality, disability, language, political or religious persuasion, criminal antecedents or any other possibly distinguishing feature, in which a caring environment is created and made available) in the interests of social welare for recreation and other leisure-time occupation with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants;.! c) to advance the education of young people under the age of twenty one years in Uphall and Broxburn and their environs ("Young People"), particularly those alienated from established statutory other voluntary organisations, with particular emphasis on the prevention of crime and anti-social behaviour by, such Young People; d) to provide or assist in the provision of recreational facilities for Young People in the interests of social welfare so as to improve their conditions of life and to assist in developing their physical, mental and spiritual capacities so that they may grow to full maturity as individuals and members of society and e) such other purpose as the Trustees shall decide, provided always that that purpose shall remain a recognised charitable purpose.
Operations:
What the charity is set up to do and how it does this:
BASICS Trust is a Christian charity based in Uphall, West Lothian. It aims to improve life for local people through its initiatives - the Open Door and the BUSY Project. The Open Door is a drop in centre, 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 a lunch club in school and out of school activities such as youth club, as well as trips during school holidays. BUSY enables young people to recognise and develop their abilities, so they grow in confidence and self-esteem. It welcomes young people from all walks of life, of any faith or none, and encourages them to ask big questions about their world, themselves and the role of faith in their lives.
Charity Status: Active
Constitutional Form: Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)
Constitutional Form Date: 13 May 1997
Main Operating Location: West Lothian
Number of Staff: 0
Number of Volunteers: 1-50
Purposes: "the advancement of education", "the advancement of religion", "the advancement of citizenship or community development"
Beneficiaries: "Children or young people", "Older People", "No specific group, or for the benefit of the community"
Types Of Activity Undertaken: "It makes grants, donations, loans, gifts or pensions to individuals", "It carries out activities or services itself"
Annual Submissions:
Year End Income Expenditure Annual Return Received Accounts Received Latest Annual Reports and Accounts
31 Mar 2022 £39,998 £38,310 24 May 2022 Yes
31 Mar 2023 £37,651 £38,737 16 Jun 2023 Yes
31 Mar 2024 £29,253 £32,871 04 Jun 2024 Yes
31 Mar 2025 £39,534 £39,048 07 Jul 2025 Yes Download
31 Mar 2026 No Annual Information due by 31 Dec 2026
If an annual return has been received on time (within nine months of the Year End Date), the 'Annual Return Received' box is green   . If an annual return is late, the box is red   .
Income and Expenditure:
Charity Trustees:
First Name Last Name
David Wilkie
Susanne Wilson
Ian Forbes
Christine Turnbull
Andrew Wong
Peter Smith
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