--- title: "The B12 Society — check charity number SC046066 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The B12 Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC046066. the advancement of education charity based in Scottish Borders. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-b12-society retrieved: 2026-08-24T01:11:15.862Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The B12 Society is a registered charity (number SC046066) 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 health. Its latest reported income was £2,927 (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 The B12 Society? Registered charity number SC046066 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location Scottish Borders Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £2,927 Website [www.theb12society.com](http://www.theb12society.com/) ## What does The B12 Society do? We raise awareness of the problems for patients receiving diagnosis and correct treatment of vitamin B12 deficiency working with NICE, Club12 (international B12 experts), The B12 Alliance (group of patient charities), media and health professionals. We attend B12 conferences to deliver presentations to educate health professionals on the consequences of misdiagnosis and lack of treatment. We provide education to both the general public and health professionals. We run an online support group to provide free advice and support to over 82,000 patient members. Our tasks in helping the public… ## What causes is The B12 Society registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of health ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The B12 Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The B12 Society 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=the-b12-society&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.theb12society.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The B12 Society a legitimate charity? Yes. The B12 Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC046066) 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 The B12 Society's charity number? The B12 Society's charity number is SC046066. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC046066? Search SC046066 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 The B12 Society do? We raise awareness of the problems for patients receiving diagnosis and correct treatment of vitamin B12 deficiency working with NICE, Club12 (international B12 experts), The B12 Alliance (group of patient charities), media and health professionals. We attend B12 conferences to deliver presentations to educate health professionals on the consequences of misdiagnosis and lack of treatment. We provide education to both the general public and health professionals. We run an online support group to provide free advice and support to over 82,000 patient members. Our tasks in helping the public… Does The B12 Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The B12 Society. 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 The B12 Society? The B12 Society's website is http://www.theb12society.com — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on 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=SC046066).