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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
76/100 · methodology

About 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.

Founded
Headquarters
London
Foundation type
Trust
Size
medium

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar international in United Kingdom
Program spending This charity: 100%
Peer average: 97%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 76
Peer average: 86

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for Charity Commission removal, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every £1 goes

· FY2023 · Charity Commission (UK) (FY2024)
£1.00
Program£1.00
Fundraising£0.00
100% to programs beats the peer average (97%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, British American Security Information Council has a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the Charity Commission.

  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the Charity Commission - more than 91% of comparable organizations. See the sources
  • GiveRadar holds 5 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024. See the filings
  • GiveRadar's profile for British American Security Information Council draws on its financial disclosures and its registration, in line with the typical international charities in the United Kingdom it tracks. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

British American Security Information Council is a registered international nonprofit based in London, 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. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 76/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. 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's registered charity number is 1001081. You can use it to look up the organization on the Charity Commission register.

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 86/100.

British American Security Information Council is located in London, 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 97% 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 an International organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a Trust. 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.

According to GiveRadar's records, British American Security Information Council is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales and overseen by the Charity Commission. It reports that 100% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 97%). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

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 an international organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1990.

Among international charities registered in United Kingdom: It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 97%. Its annual revenue of £984K is comparable to the peer average of £1M.

British American Security Information Council is a charitable trust, the oldest legal form for UK charities. Trusts are governed by a trust deed and overseen by trustees who manage the charity's assets for the benefit of its stated purposes. Trusts are not incorporated and do not have a separate legal personality.

You can verify British American Security Information Council in several ways. First, search the Charity Commission Register at https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/ - every charity registered in England and Wales appears here with its registration number, trustees, governing document, and filed accounts. Second, check whether the charity's annual return and accounts are up to date - the Commission flags charities with overdue filings. Third, look for the Fundraising Regulator badge on the charity's website, which signals voluntary compliance with the Code of Fundraising Practice.

Contact British American Security Information Council directly for current donation methods. UK charities typically accept online card payments, direct debit, and bank transfer. Many also use platforms such as JustGiving or Charities Aid Foundation (CAF). If you are a UK taxpayer, make sure to tick the Gift Aid box: it lets the charity reclaim 25p from HMRC for every pound you give at no extra cost to you. Higher-rate taxpayers can claim back the difference between basic-rate and their marginal rate through Self Assessment. Payroll Giving (Give As You Earn) lets you donate pre-tax through your employer.

Donations to British American Security Information Council are eligible for Gift Aid if you are a UK income-tax or capital-gains-tax payer. Gift Aid adds 25% to your donation at no cost to you (the charity reclaims basic-rate tax from HMRC). Higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers can also claim back the difference through Self Assessment or by adjusting their PAYE tax code. Gifts of shares, property, or land to charity are free of Capital Gains Tax and can be deducted from your income for Income Tax purposes. Legacy gifts (in your will) reduce the value of your estate for Inheritance Tax and can lower the IHT rate from 40% to 36% if you leave at least 10% to charity.

British American Security Information Council is based in London. The Charity Commission for England and Wales (CCEW) is the primary regulator. Scotland has its own regulator (OSCR), and Northern Ireland has the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). A charity registered with the CCEW may operate across the whole of the UK or internationally.

British American Security Information Council was first registered in 1990, making it approximately 36 years old. UK charities must file an annual return with the Charity Commission to remain on the register. A long registration history generally indicates sustained operations and continuous regulatory compliance.

Annual revenue
£100K-£1M
100% to programs
Source: Charity Commission (UK) (FY2024) why this matters
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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.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

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.

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Leadership

From FY2024 filing

BA
Balvinder S•••••
Trustee

Officers & trustees (13)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

6 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Press Release – Meeting with the British American Security Information Council (BASIC), UK - Institute of Strategic Stud
May 2026
issi.org.pk
Press Release – Transnational Terrorism and Emerging Security Challenges in South Asia (Session II) ) - Institute of Str
Dec 2025
issi.org.pk
Form filed
£1.0M revenue
FY2024
Charity Commission (UK)
Form filed
£0.8M revenue
FY2023
Charity Commission (UK)
Form filed
£0.7M revenue
FY2022
Charity Commission (UK)
Form filed
£0.6M revenue
FY2021
Charity Commission (UK)
The British Bomb and the United States - Part One - National Security Archive
May 2021
nsarchive.gwu.edu
Form filed
£0.3M revenue
FY2020
Charity Commission (UK)
Julianne Smith - Center for a New American Security
Sep 2016
www.cnas.org
Faculty Interview Series: An Interview with Dr. Natalie Goldring, SSP Adjunct Professor - Georgetown Security Studies Re
Apr 2016
georgetownsecuritystudiesreview.org
UK nuclear weapons: a source of national insecurity? - The Ecologist
May 2015
theecologist.org

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Cause areas in United Kingdom

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Education 87,646
Health 28,382
Religion 22,146
Arts & Culture 21,802
Community Development 10,738
Environment 5,683
Social Services 4,899
Youth Development 4,637
International this charity 2,544
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Most common causes in United Kingdom

Causes charities work on most.

Education 54,780
Arts & Culture 17,729
Disability 17,106
Religion 16,671
Health 15,045
Poverty 14,062
Community Development 11,486
Cultural Heritage 8,526

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities
Financial filings
Charity Commission annual returns - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities - 13 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Wikidata structured data

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 17, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 17, 2026
Profile completeness
85%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 8
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 13 officers on file
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1990
Not available · 3
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Mission statement
    No self-published statement of purpose
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

GiveRadar builds each profile primarily from official government charity registries, supplemented where available by third-party nonprofit databases and news archives, and combines it into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. The exact sources for this charity are listed above. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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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 trust based in London, 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 London, 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.