# Burpham Association Supporting Independent Living(B.a.s.i.l.)

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 295017 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/295017)
- Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/charity-commission
- Latest income: £921; spending £1,509
- What it funds: Disability
- Who it helps: People with disabilities
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides human resources
- Area of operation: Surrey
- Other names: Basil (working); Friends of Sendhurst Grange (previous)
- Trustees: 7
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/burpham-association-supporting-independent-living

BASIL operates in the Guildford area of Surrey and supports the management team staffing The Surrey County Council (SCC) group homes at Mallow Crescent and associated properties. We are a group of parents, siblings and carers of People with a Learning Disabilities PwLD). We fund raise and lobby SCC re issues concerning the welfare of the PwLD.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Aug 2025 | £921 | £1,509 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2024 | £2,320 | £2,812 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2023 | £1,041 | £13.5k | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2022 | £2,209 | £520 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2021 | £36.3k | £14.6k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To promote the welfare of persons with learning disabilities who are resident (temporarily or permanently) at 25-30 mallow crescent, Burpham, guildford, Surrey, and at any further establishments whose management is the responsibility of staff at mallow crescent, Burpham (hereinafter referred to as residents). This object shall be achieved by providing or assisting in the provision of facilities not supplied by the local health authority or social services department to enlarge the education, recreation and other leisure activities of the residents and for the purpose of improving the quality of life of those persons.

## What it funds

Burpham Association Supporting Independent Living(B.a.s.i.l.) is registered under the Charity Commission purposes disability for people with disabilities; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and provides human resources. In its latest reported year Burpham Association Supporting Independent Living(B.a.s.i.l.) reported income of £921 and spending of £1,509. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Aug 2025, it spent £32.9k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Surrey.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Burpham Association Supporting Independent Living(B.a.s.i.l.) in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (gov.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 Burpham Association Supporting Independent Living(B.a.s.i.l.) open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Burpham Association Supporting Independent Living(B.a.s.i.l.) is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Burpham Association Supporting Independent Living(B.a.s.i.l.) fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Surrey.

### Does Burpham Association Supporting Independent Living(B.a.s.i.l.) give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Burpham Association Supporting Independent Living(B.a.s.i.l.) makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Burpham Association Supporting Independent Living(B.a.s.i.l.) give each year?

The register does not break out Burpham Association Supporting Independent Living(B.a.s.i.l.)'s grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Aug 2025 was £1,509. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £6,588 a year.

### How large is Burpham Association Supporting Independent Living(B.a.s.i.l.)?

In its latest reported year Burpham Association Supporting Independent Living(B.a.s.i.l.) reported income of £921 and spending of £1,509.


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