--- title: "Basic Income Research Group — check charity number 1171533 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Basic Income Research Group a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1171533. Education/training charity based in Feering. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/basic-income-research-group retrieved: 2026-08-18T09:14:50.030Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Basic Income Research Group is a registered charity (number 1171533) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training. Its latest reported income was £16,430 (year ending 2025-12-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Basic Income Research Group? Registered charity number 1171533 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Feering Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £16,430 Website [www.birg.co.uk](https://www.birg.co.uk/) ## 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. ## What causes is Basic Income Research Group registered for? Education/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Basic Income Research Group yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Basic Income Research Group is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=basic-income-research-group&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://www.birg.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Basic Income Research Group a legitimate charity? Yes. Basic Income Research Group is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1171533) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or 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. How do I check charity number 1171533? Search 1171533 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 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. Does Basic Income Research Group have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Basic Income Research Group. 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 Basic Income Research Group? Basic Income Research Group's website is https://www.birg.co.uk/ — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1171533).