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Visit www.basicint.orgAbout British American Security Information Council
BASIC is an independent transatlantic organization promoting effective global nuclear disarmament, non-proliferation and transatlantic security. We engage with decision-makers in a constructive manner and promote public awareness by addressing critical decisions relevant to these issues. BASIC is a peace and security non-governmental organization that is British-American in composition and focus.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyBritish American Security Information Council is a registered international nonprofit, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1990 and has been operating for 36 years. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 87/100 for international charities in United Kingdom. The organization reports £984K in annual revenue. 13 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
British American Security Information Council has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 76 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 100% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for international charities in United Kingdom is 87/100.
British American Security Information Council is registered in United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1990 and has been active for 36 years.
Based on official tax filings, British American Security Information Council has £984K in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 99% for international charities in United Kingdom. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
British American Security Information Council is classified as a International organization, registered in United Kingdom. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has £984K in annual revenue. The organization has 13 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for British American Security Information Council. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
British American Security Information Council has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the Charity Commission. 100% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 99%. Visit the British American Security Information Council profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
BASIC is an independent transatlantic organization promoting effective global nuclear disarmament, non-proliferation and transatlantic security. We engage with decision-makers in a constructive manner and promote public awareness by addressing critical decisions relevant to these issues. BASIC is a peace and security non-governmental organization that is British-American in composition and focus. British American Security Information Council is classified as a international organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1990.
Among international charities registered in United Kingdom: British American Security Information Council's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 is below the peer average of 87/100. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 99%. Its annual revenue of £984K is comparable to the peer average of £1M.
British American Security Information Council is a registered charity in the United Kingdom. If you are a UK taxpayer, your donation may qualify for Gift Aid, which allows the charity to claim an extra 25p for every 1 pound you donate at no cost to you. Higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers can also claim additional relief on their Self Assessment tax return.
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Filing history
5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK) (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. BRITISH AMERICAN SECURITY INFORMATION COUNCIL is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
BRITISH AMERICAN SECURITY INFORMATION COUNCIL is in United Kingdom, a TGE (Transnational Giving Europe) member country. Dutch donors can route gifts via Stichting Transnational Giving Europe to receive Dutch ANBI-equivalent deductibility, subject to TGE's 5% pass-through fee.
BRITISH AMERICAN SECURITY INFORMATION COUNCIL is registered in United Kingdom. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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Officers & trustees (13)
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Latest news
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NeutralPress Release – Meeting with the British American Security Information Council (BASIC), UK - Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI)
Press Release – Transnational Terrorism and Emerging Security Challenges in South Asia (Session II) ) - Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI)
$3.2 Million in Grants to Reduce Nuclear Dangers Awarded by Carnegie Corporation of New York - Carnegie Corporation of New York
The British Bomb and the United States - Part One - National Security Archive
Securing empathy to prevent misunderstanding among the nuclear five - European Leadership Network
North Korea’s Other Weapons of Mass Destruction - CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies
WMD out of the Middle East: Achieving the Possible - Pressenza - International Press Agency
Meet the graduates: Aleem Datoo - Northeastern Global News
Julianne Smith - Center for a New American Security
How historic Iran deal will block nuclear weapons – for a while - New Scientist
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- Officers and trustees
- Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities - 13 disclosed in the public registry.
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Quick facts about British American Security Information Council
- What is British American Security Information Council?
- British American Security Information Council is a international nonprofit organization, United Kingdom. BASIC is an independent transatlantic organization promoting effective global nuclear disarmament, non-proliferation and transatlantic security. We engage with decision-makers in a constructive manner and promote public awareness by addressing critical decisions relevant to these issues. BASIC is a peace and security non-governmental organization that is British-American in composition and focus.
- When was British American Security Information Council founded?
- British American Security Information Council was founded in 1990.
- Where is British American Security Information Council located?
- Headquartered in United Kingdom.
- What is British American Security Information Council's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately £100K-£1M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
- Is British American Security Information Council trustworthy?
- British American Security Information Council has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is British American Security Information Council's website?
- https://www.basicint.org
- Are donations to British American Security Information Council tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.