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The British Association for the Study of Religions (basr)

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
69/100 · methodology

About The British Association for the Study of Religions (basr)

The British Association for the Study of Religions (BASR) promotes the study of the world's religions amongst interested scholars and students through its annual conference, a regular newsletter and publications such as the electronic journal DISKUS. It is affiliated internationally to both the IAHR and EASR.

Founded
Headquarters
West Yorkshire
Foundation type
Unincorporated Association
Size
micro

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United Kingdom
Integrity Assessment This charity: 69
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.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show The British Association for the Study of Religions (basr) with a partial profile, sourced from the Charity Commission.

  • Established in 1989, it predates 82% of the education charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
  • GiveRadar's profile for The British Association for the Study of Religions (basr) draws on its financial disclosures and its registration, in line with the typical education charities in the United Kingdom it tracks. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records
  • 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

The British Association for the Study of Religions (basr) is a registered education nonprofit based in West Yorkshire, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1989 and has been operating for 37 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 69/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £4K in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.

The British Association for the Study of Religions (basr)'s registered charity number is 801567. You can use it to look up the organization on the Charity Commission register.

The British Association for the Study of Religions (basr) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69/100. 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 69 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United Kingdom is 86/100.

The British Association for the Study of Religions (basr) is located in West Yorkshire, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1989 and has been active for 37 years.

Based on official tax filings, The British Association for the Study of Religions (basr) has £4K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of £994K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

The British Association for the Study of Religions (basr) is classified as an Education organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as an Unincorporated Association. By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has £4K in annual revenue.

No red flags have been detected for The British Association for the Study of Religions (basr). 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, The British Association for the Study of Religions (basr) is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales and overseen by the Charity Commission. 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.

The British Association for the Study of Religions (BASR) promotes the study of the world's religions amongst interested scholars and students through its annual conference, a regular newsletter and publications such as the electronic journal DISKUS. It is affiliated internationally to both the IAHR and EASR. The British Association for the Study of Religions (basr) is classified as an education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1989.

Among education charities registered in United Kingdom: Its annual revenue of £4K is below the peer average of £994K.

The British Association for the Study of Religions (basr) is an unincorporated association, a group of people who agree to come together for a common charitable purpose. This is the simplest legal structure: it has no separate legal identity, so contracts and property must be held by individual trustees on behalf of the charity.

You can verify The British Association for the Study of Religions (basr) 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 The British Association for the Study of Religions (basr) 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 The British Association for the Study of Religions (basr) 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.

The British Association for the Study of Religions (basr) is based in West Yorkshire. 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.

The British Association for the Study of Religions (basr) was first registered in 1989, making it approximately 37 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
Under £10K
Source: Charity Commission (UK) (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

1 year on file from Charity Commission (UK) (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. THE BRITISH ASSOCIATION FOR THE STUDY OF RELIGIONS (BASR) 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

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Dr P••• F••••••• T•••••••
Trustee

Officers & trustees (2)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
£0.0M revenue
FY2024
Charity Commission (UK)

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Cause areas in United Kingdom

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

Education this charity 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
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Most common causes in United Kingdom

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

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 - 2 disclosed in the public registry.

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 17, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 17, 2026
Profile completeness
65%

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 · 2 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 · 1989
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

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Quick facts about The British Association for the Study of Religions (basr)

What is The British Association for the Study of Religions (basr)?
The British Association for the Study of Religions (basr) is a education unincorporated association based in West Yorkshire, United Kingdom. The British Association for the Study of Religions (BASR) promotes the study of the world's religions amongst interested scholars and students through its annual conference, a regular newsletter and publications such as the electronic journal DISKUS. It is affiliated internationally to both the IAHR and EASR.
When was The British Association for the Study of Religions (basr) founded?
The British Association for the Study of Religions (basr) was founded in 1989.
Where is The British Association for the Study of Religions (basr) located?
Headquartered in West Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
What is The British Association for the Study of Religions (basr)'s annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately Under £10K.
Is The British Association for the Study of Religions (basr) trustworthy?
The British Association for the Study of Religions (basr) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69 out of 100 (Partial 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 The British Association for the Study of Religions (basr)'s website?
https://www.basr.ac.uk
Are donations to The British Association for the Study of Religions (basr) 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.