The Basic Life Charity
Also known as: Basic
Activities to individuals and groups within the community
Activities & Mission
Activities to individuals and groups within the community
Grants
The Basic Life Charity makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £377,095
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities, other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, the prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid or famine relief and religious activities
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £349,911 | £377,095 | 0 / 20 | |||
| 2024 | £338,631 | £356,588 | 0 / 20 | |||
| 2023 | £281,887 | £260,991 | 0 / 20 | |||
| 2022 | £250,657 | £227,649 | 0 / 20 | |||
| 2021 | £265,089 | £218,369 | 0 / 20 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Basic Life Charity
What does The Basic Life Charity do?
Activities to individuals and groups within the community
How much income did The Basic Life Charity report in 2025?
The Basic Life Charity reported total income of £350k and reported expenditure of £377k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The Basic Life Charity registered as a charity?
The Basic Life Charity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 February 2000 as charity number 1079263. It has been registered for 26 years.
Who runs The Basic Life Charity?
The Basic Life Charity is governed by a board of 3 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Basic Life Charity operate?
The Basic Life Charity operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Basic Life Charity a registered charity?
Yes — The Basic Life Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1079263.
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Registry Information
Trustees
Also Known As
- Basic
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 26 October 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated