The B12 Society
- Country
- Scotland
- Charity number
- SC046066
- Status
- Active
- Reporting
- Up to date Last filed Feb. 26, 2026. Filing history
- Registered
- Oct. 21, 2015
- Legal form
- Unincorporated association
Address
- Address
- 22 The Orchard
Lauder
Berwickshire
TD2 6QE
Contact
- Website
theb12society.com
Activities
'It carries out activities or services itself'
'the advancement of education','the advancement of health'
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.
Beneficiaries: 'Children or young people','Older People','People with disabilities or health problems','No specific group, or for the benefit of the community'
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.
Geography
- Main operating location
- Scottish Borders
- Geographical spread
- Scotland and other parts of the UK
Finances
| Period end | Filed | Income | Expenditure |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | Feb. 26, 202657 days late | £2,927 | £4,656 |
| March 31, 2024 | Dec. 31, 2024On time | £2,502 | £2,019 |
| March 31, 2023 | Jan. 2, 20242 days late | £3,475 | £3,370 |
| March 31, 2022 | Oct. 21, 2022On time | £1,415 | £890 |
| March 31, 2021 | April 5, 202295 days late | £3,229 | £529 |
Due dates are 9 months after the year end, OSCR's deadline, so they don't allow for any extension OSCR has granted.