Basics Essex Accident Rescue Service
Also known as: BASICS Essex, Bears
BEARS provides immediate medical care in support of the East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust. The scheme operates across Essex and provides trained and equipped Doctors and Paramedics to respond to emergency calls. All the clinicians have undergone additional training to their base medical qualification to provide advanced care to any patient that is ill or injured within the county.
Activities & Mission
BEARS provides immediate medical care in support of the East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust. The scheme operates across Essex and provides trained and equipped Doctors and Paramedics to respond to emergency calls. All the clinicians have undergone additional training to their base medical qualification to provide advanced care to any patient that is ill or injured within the county.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £115,264 | £127,722 | 0 / 22 | |||
| 2023 | £75,592 | £102,510 | 0 / 25 | |||
| 2022 | £109,693 | £98,288 | 0 / 28 | |||
| 2021 | £93,295 | £107,076 | 0 / 15 | |||
| 2020 | £101,350 | £81,897 | 0 / 20 |
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Frequently asked questions about Basics Essex Accident Rescue Service
What does Basics Essex Accident Rescue Service do?
BEARS provides immediate medical care in support of the East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust. The scheme operates across Essex and provides trained and equipped Doctors and Paramedics to respond to emergency calls. All the clinicians have undergone additional training to their base medical qualification to provide advanced care to any patient that is ill or injured within the county.
How much income did Basics Essex Accident Rescue Service report in 2024?
Basics Essex Accident Rescue Service reported total income of £115k and reported expenditure of £128k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Basics Essex Accident Rescue Service registered as a charity?
Basics Essex Accident Rescue Service was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 June 2011 as charity number 1142313. It has been registered for 15 years.
Who runs Basics Essex Accident Rescue Service?
Basics Essex Accident Rescue Service is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is PAUL JOHN GATES. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Basics Essex Accident Rescue Service operate?
Basics Essex Accident Rescue Service operates in Essex, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Basics Essex Accident Rescue Service a registered charity?
Yes — Basics Essex Accident Rescue Service is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1142313.
Details
Office 4
Highlands Farm
Southend Road
Rettendon
Chelmsfo
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- BASICS Essex
- Bears
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
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