--- title: "Basis — check charity number NIC101365 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Basis a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number NIC101365. The prevention or relief of poverty charity based in County Antrim. Official CCNI record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/basis retrieved: 2026-08-18T08:22:26.983Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Basis is a registered charity (number NIC101365) on the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty; the relief of those in need by reason of youth; age. Its latest reported income was £2,862 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Basis? Registered charity number NIC101365 Status Registered (active) Charity type Constitution Location County Antrim Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £2,862 ## What does Basis do? The Group has been established to relieve poverty, sickness, and disability, to preserve health and to advance education and to provide facilities for education and leisure time occupation in the interests of social welfare for current and former street children and young people leaving care who are known to A.S.I.S. and living in Bucharest. ## What causes is Basis registered for? The prevention or relief of povertyThe relief of those in need by reason of youthage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Basis yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Basis 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=basis&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Basis a legitimate charity? Yes. Basis is a legitimate registered charity (charity number NIC101365) regulated by the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Basis's charity number? Basis's charity number is NIC101365. Check that number on the CCNI register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number NIC101365? Search NIC101365 on the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does Basis do? The Group has been established to relieve poverty, sickness, and disability, to preserve health and to advance education and to provide facilities for education and leisure time occupation in the interests of social welfare for current and former street children and young people leaving care who are known to A.S.I.S. and living in Bucharest. Does Basis have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Basis. 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 Northern Ireland (CCNI) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to Basis? Basis does not list a website in its register entry. Its official CCNI entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations. Source: Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI) register extract dated 2026-08-12, 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://www.charitycommissionni.org.uk/charity-search/charity-details-page/?regId=101365&subId=0).