Is Back to Basics CIO a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Back to Basics CIO as a registered charity (number 1176426) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Back to Basics CIO's charity number?

Back to Basics CIO's charity number is 1176426. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1176426?

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Does Back to Basics CIO have reviews and complaints?

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How can I donate to Back to Basics CIO?

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How much is Back to Basics CIO's chief executive paid?

The Charity Commission register does not name individual salaries. Back to Basics CIO's annual return for the year ending 27 July 2025 reports no employees paid more than £60,000. Charities normally disclose the chief executive's pay, or the pay of their highest-paid staff, in the remuneration note of the trustees' annual report and accounts.

When was Back to Basics CIO registered as a charity?

Back to Basics CIO was entered on the register on 21 December 2017.

Registered charity · No. 1176426CIO

Back to Basics CIO

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Back to Basics CIO is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, education/training, disability.

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What are the key facts about Back to Basics CIO?

Reported income · year ending 2025-07-27: £31,472
Reported spending · year ending 2025-07-27: £29,108
Registered charity number: 1176426
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: CIO
Register contact address detail (not service area): Bewdley Road
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.backtobasics.org.uk

Quick answer

Back to Basics CIO (number 1176426) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Back to Basics CIO do?

DEMONSTRATING TO THE PUBLIC, IRRESPECTIVE OF AGE OR DISABILITIES, HOW TO GROW THEIR OWN PRODUCE USING ORGANIC AND TRADITIONAL METHODS. PROVIDING A SPACE AND WORKSHOPS WITH QUALIFIED TUTORS IN PERMACULTURE AND HORTICULTURE, IN ORDER TO LEARN FOR THEMSELVES.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Back to Basics CIO

Answers Back to Basics CIO gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 27 July 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

How much are Back to Basics CIO's highest-paid staff paid?

Back to Basics CIO's annual return for the year ending 27 July 2025 reports no employees paid more than £60,000.

The register reports headcounts in salary bands, not names. Individual pay is disclosed in the trustees' annual report.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register does not record Back to Basics CIO as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Back to Basics CIO's annual return for the year ending 27 July 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 21 December 2017
Where it says it operates: Throughout England and Wales

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Elderly/old People; The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space; Provides Advocacy/advice/information.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.

What causes is Back to Basics CIO registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingDisability

Why is there no Clarity Score for Back to Basics CIO yet?

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What should you check before donating to Back to Basics CIO?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Back to Basics CIO a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Back to Basics CIO as a registered charity (number 1176426) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Back to Basics CIO's charity number?: Back to Basics CIO's charity number is 1176426. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1176426?: Search 1176426 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.
What does Back to Basics CIO do?: DEMONSTRATING TO THE PUBLIC, IRRESPECTIVE OF AGE OR DISABILITIES, HOW TO GROW THEIR OWN PRODUCE USING ORGANIC AND TRADITIONAL METHODS. PROVIDING A SPACE AND WORKSHOPS WITH QUALIFIED TUTORS IN PERMACULTURE AND HORTICULTURE, IN ORDER TO LEARN FOR THEMSELVES.
Does Back to Basics CIO have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Back to Basics CIO. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
How can I donate to Back to Basics CIO?: Back to Basics CIO's website listed in our register data is http://www.backtobasics.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
How much is Back to Basics CIO's chief executive paid?: The Charity Commission register does not name individual salaries. Back to Basics CIO's annual return for the year ending 27 July 2025 reports no employees paid more than £60,000. Charities normally disclose the chief executive's pay, or the pay of their highest-paid staff, in the remuneration note of the trustees' annual report and accounts.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Back to Basics CIO?: The register does not record Back to Basics CIO as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Are Back to Basics CIO's trustees paid?: Back to Basics CIO's annual return for the year ending 27 July 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was Back to Basics CIO registered as a charity?: Back to Basics CIO was entered on the register on 21 December 2017.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.