The Basil Death Trust
The Basil Death Trust is a registered charity in Scotland working in the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of education, the advancement of religion, based in City of Edinburgh.
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What are the key facts about The Basil Death Trust?
- Registered charity number
- SC045474
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)
- Location
- City of Edinburgh
- Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
- £89,178
- Website
- www.basildeathtrust.co.uk
What does The Basil Death Trust do?
It provides donations to a geographical area and specifically concentrates on the advancement of education and children under 18.
What causes is The Basil Death Trust registered for?
Why is there no Clarity Score for The Basil Death Trust yet?
The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Basil Death 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
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Frequently asked questions
- Is The Basil Death Trust a legitimate charity?
- Yes. The Basil Death Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC045474) 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 Basil Death Trust's charity number?
- The Basil Death Trust's charity number is SC045474. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number SC045474?
- Search SC045474 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 Basil Death Trust do?
- It provides donations to a geographical area and specifically concentrates on the advancement of education and children under 18.
- Does The Basil Death Trust have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Basil Death 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 The Basil Death Trust?
- The Basil Death Trust's website is http://www.basildeathtrust.co.uk — 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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.