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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 801567
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The British Association for the Study of Religions (BASR) is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 801567. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. The register describes its activities as: “The British Association for the Study of Religions (BASR) promotes the study of the world's religions amongst interested scholars and students through its annual conference, a regular newsletter and publications such as the electronic journal DISKUS. It is affiliated internationally to both the IAHR and EASR.” Its charitable objects are: “To promote the academic Study of Religions through the international collaboration of all scholars whose research has a bearing on the subject. The British association pursues these aims within the United Kingdom. The means whereby the object is pursued may include the arrangement of conferencces, symposia and…” In the year to 15 Aug 2025 it reported income of £4,416 and spending of £7,709.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£4,416
Latest spending
£7,709
- What it funds
- Education / training
- Who it helps
- Other defined groups
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisationsSponsors or undertakes researchActs as an umbrella or resource body
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 15 Aug 2025 | £4,416 | £7,709 |
| 15 Aug 2024 | £13.3k | £7,966 |
| 15 Aug 2023 | £9,197 | £7,966 |
| 15 Aug 2022 | £4,755 | £2,596 |
| 15 Aug 2021 | £6,404 | £2,466 |
Charitable objects
To promote the academic Study of Religions through the international collaboration of all scholars whose research has a bearing on the subject. The British association pursues these aims within the United Kingdom. The means whereby the object is pursued may include the arrangement of conferencces, symposia and colloquia, the publication of a bulletin, and such other activities as the association shall from time to time determine.
Where it operates
Throughout England and Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland
- Trustees
- 2
What The British Association for the Study of Religions (BASR) funds
The British Association for the Study of Religions (BASR) is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, sponsors or undertakes research and acts as an umbrella or resource body. Over its last 5 reported years, to 15 Aug 2025, it spent £28.7k in total.
How to apply to The British Association for the Study of Religions (BASR)
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The British Association for the Study of Religions (BASR) in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (basr.ac.uk) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.
Questions about The British Association for the Study of Religions (BASR)
Is The British Association for the Study of Religions (BASR) open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The British Association for the Study of Religions (BASR) is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does The British Association for the Study of Religions (BASR) fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Does The British Association for the Study of Religions (BASR) give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The British Association for the Study of Religions (BASR) makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does The British Association for the Study of Religions (BASR) give each year?
The register does not break out The British Association for the Study of Religions (BASR)'s grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 15 Aug 2025 was £7,709. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £5,741 a year.
How large is The British Association for the Study of Religions (BASR)?
In its latest reported year The British Association for the Study of Religions (BASR) reported income of £4,416 and spending of £7,709.
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