The Basic Necessities Foundation
Analysis
The Basic Necessities Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Leicester. It was registered in June 2023, 3 years ago. Its declared purposes cover disability and religious activities, which this site groups under disability. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it makes grants to individuals.
In the financial year ending June 2025, The Basic Necessities Foundation reported income of £53k and spending of £76k, spending 144% of what it took in. Across the 2 years on record, from June 2024 to June 2025, income grew from £41k to £53k (+28%), an average of +28% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to June 2025, when income rose by 28%. Over the whole period it spent 87% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, The Basic Necessities Foundation sits at the 56th percentile: it is larger than about 56% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 61st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Kingfisher Cafe (£52k), Akim (£53k) and East Bristol Advice & Information Centres (£52k).
Data notes from the register: The latest annual return was received after its deadline.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To provide the poor and needy people in times of hardship and also provide medical aid and educational facilities
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Kingfisher Cafe | Bridlington | £52k |
| Akim | Bushey | £53k |
| East Bristol Advice & Information Centres | Bristol | £52k |
| Llanberis Community Centre | Caernarfon | £53k |