Basic Income Research Group (number 1171533) 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 Basic Income Research Group do?
The Basic Income Research Group undertakes and sponsors research, maintains a website and a library, publishes a newsletter, organises meetings, and responds to requests for information.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Basic Income Research Group
Answers Basic Income Research Group gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 December 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register records Basic Income Research Group as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid
Basic Income Research Group's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Previous names on the register
The Citizen's Basic Income Trust
Where it says it operates
Throughout England and Wales
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Sponsors Or Undertakes Research.
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 Basic Income Research Group registered for?
Education/training
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Is Basic Income Research Group a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Basic Income Research Group as a registered charity (number 1171533) 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 Basic Income Research Group's charity number?
Basic Income Research Group's charity number is 1171533. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
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What does Basic Income Research Group do?
The Basic Income Research Group undertakes and sponsors research, maintains a website and a library, publishes a newsletter, organises meetings, and responds to requests for information.
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How can I donate to Basic Income Research Group?
Basic Income Research Group's website listed in our register data is https://www.birg.co.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.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Basic Income Research Group?
The register records Basic Income Research Group as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
Are Basic Income Research Group's trustees paid?
Basic Income Research Group's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
What was Basic Income Research Group previously called?
The register lists this previous name for Basic Income Research Group: The Citizen's Basic Income Trust.
When was Basic Income Research Group registered as a charity?
Basic Income Research Group was entered on the register on 8 February 2017.