# The British Association for the Study of Religions (Basr)

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 801567 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/801567)
- Website: https://www.basr.ac.uk
- Latest income: £4,416; spending £7,709
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: Other defined groups
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Sponsors or undertakes research, Acts as an umbrella or resource body
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland
- Trustees: 2
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/british-association-for-study-of-religions

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.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Aug 2025 | £4,416 | £7,709 | not filed |
| 15 Aug 2024 | £13.3k | £7,966 | not filed |
| 15 Aug 2023 | £9,197 | £7,966 | not filed |
| 15 Aug 2022 | £4,755 | £2,596 | not filed |
| 15 Aug 2021 | £6,404 | £2,466 | not filed |

## 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.

## What it 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. In its latest reported year The British Association for the Study of Religions (Basr) reported income of £4,416 and spending of £7,709. Over its last 5 reported years, to 15 Aug 2025, it spent £28.7k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

## How to apply

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

### 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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