PARTNER
Basic Income Conversation
Everyone should have a say in a policy that touches every life. Basic Income Conversation (BIC) is sparking essential discussions across the UK about how a basic income could transform our society.
Partner Type
Network, Advocacy, Research
Location
United Kingdom
Funded Since
2020
Total Amount Funded
$71,096
ABOUT
Basic Income Conversation (BIC)
Basic Income Conversation (BIC), led by Cleo Goodman, sparks discussions about basic income all over the UK—from kitchen tables to boardrooms. They’re building a dynamic network of cross-party politicians and activists to push basic income to the forefront of political conversations. In 2023, BIC transitioned from Compass to join think tank Autonomy, ramping up their efforts and expanding their impact.
Contribution of Mustardseed Trust
Universal Basic Income (UBI) is key to moving towards a world of care.
Grassroots action and knowledge-sharing among communities, organisations, and policymakers are crucial. With poverty, income inequality, and mental health issues high in the UK, we funded BIC to kickstart the conversations that will make UBI a realistic policy option here.
Basic Income Conversation has worked with hundreds of local people across the UK…
… and key politicians from major parties. They’re a go-to hub for info and advocacy on basic income. Their work has been crucial to several basic income pilots, including the care leavers pilot in Wales that’s already underway, and potential pilots in London and Northern England.
BIC raised awareness and understanding of basic income so the public can effectively advocate for a basic income.
BIC built institutional, political and civil society support for basic income through community consultations on local pilots.
BIC laid the foundations for a basic income micro-pilot by 2025.
How BIC builds a regenerative future
Healthy eco-systems
Creating foundation where people have the financial security to make environmentally conscious choices
Partnership
Creating a collaborative environment where ideas and experiences are shared
New money systems
Demonstrating the feasibility and benefits of distributing wealth more evenly