01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC046066
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- Scotland and other parts of the UK
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 0
- Postcode
- TD2 6QE
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to 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 include one to one advice and support by writing letters to their health provider and supporting them via loudspeaker or in person during their consultations. We are involved in official B12 studies with Professors and scientists. We work with NHS to raise awareness and education.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
- the advancement of health
Beneficiaries
- Children or young people
- Older People
- People with disabilities or health problems
- No specific group, or for the benefit of the community
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
The aims of the society are: (a) To raise awareness amongst the public and healthcare sector of the consequences of undiagnosed/misdiagnosed b12 deficiency. (b) To provide advice and support to those suffering with problems associated with b12 deficiency. (c) To provide accredited training to the healthcare profession on the diagnosis and treatment of b12 deficiency. (d) To encourage and support research into the treatment of B12 deficiency.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2025 | £2,927 | £4,656 | 0 | 26 February 2026 |
| 31 March 2024 | £2,502 | £2,019 | 0 | 31 December 2024 |
| 31 March 2023 | £3,475 | £3,370 | 0 | 2 January 2024 |
| 31 March 2022 | £1,415 | £890 | 0 | 21 October 2022 |
| 31 March 2021 | £3,229 | £529 | 0 | 5 April 2022 |
Figures are those reported by the charity and supplied in the OSCR bulk download. Blank facts remain distinct from zero.
04 Contact record
Principal office or trustees address
- Address supplied to OSCR
- 22 The Orchard, Lauder, Berwickshire
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.theb12society.com
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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