OSCR Scottish charity profile

Positive and Active Behaviour Support Scotland

Known as PABSS

ActiveCharity number SC049511
Registered1 August 2019
Main locationAngus
Legal formSCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

01 Identity

Scottish charity record

Snapshot 25 August 2026
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

5 periods
Year endIncomeExpenditureStaffReturn received
31 August 2025£800£635031 May 2026
31 August 2024£1,600£1,821031 May 2025
31 August 2023£6,145£6,330031 May 2024
31 August 2022£782£3,803030 May 2023
31 August 2021£4,209£1,621031 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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