01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC049511
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- Operations cover all or most of Scotland
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 0
- Postcode
- DD54TR
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
We promote good practise in the care and treatment of children, young people and adults with learning disabilities. additional support needs, caregivers and advocate for the equality, diversity and human rights of those people we support. We specialise in understanding behaviour as communication, and promote the use of the communication passport. In recent years we have campaigned for Calums Law which is calling on Scottish Government to introduce statutory guidance for schools on the use of restraint and seclusion, provide training for staff and make sure all incidents of restraint and seclusion are recorded and monitored. Calums Law was passed in Scottish Parliament in March 2026
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
- the advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation
- the promotion of equality and diversity
- the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage
Beneficiaries
- People with disabilities or health problems
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
4 The organisation's purposes are: 4.1 The advancement of Education by promoting training and best practice in Positive Behaviour Support approaches within the care and education of children and adults with learning disabilities and/or ASN 4.2 The advancement of human rights and promotion of equality by increasing awareness, support, campaigning and advocacy in positive behaviour support to those families and professionals involved in the care and education of children and adults with learning disabilities and/or ASN. 4.3 The relief of those in need by reason of disability or ill-health by promoting sustainable good practice in the care and treatment of people with learning disabilities, additional support needs and caregivers, sharing and developing resources to enhance positive behaviour support, and collaborating with other bodies to promote and enhance their quality of life. 4.4 To advocate for the equality, diversity and human rights of people with learning disabilities, additional support needs and their families/caregivers.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 August 2025 | £800 | £635 | 0 | 31 May 2026 |
| 31 August 2024 | £1,600 | £1,821 | 0 | 31 May 2025 |
| 31 August 2023 | £6,145 | £6,330 | 0 | 31 May 2024 |
| 31 August 2022 | £782 | £3,803 | 0 | 30 May 2023 |
| 31 August 2021 | £4,209 | £1,621 | 0 | 31 May 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
- 11 Solway Gardens, Monifieth, Dundee, Angus, Scotland
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.pabss.org
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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