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Royal Anthropological Institute Of Great Britain And Ireland

Also known as: Royal Anthropological Institute

The Royal Anthropological Institute of Great Britain and Ireland (RAI) is the world's longest-established scholarly association dedicated to the furtherance of anthropology (the study of humankind) in its broadest and most inclusive sense.

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Activities & Mission

The Royal Anthropological Institute of Great Britain and Ireland (RAI) is the world's longest-established scholarly association dedicated to the furtherance of anthropology (the study of humankind) in its broadest and most inclusive sense.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,441,038
Latest Expenditure
£1,329,404

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 92.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £158,852
Charitable Activities £1,031,997
Other Trading £0
Investments £227,701
Other Income £22,488

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,329,404
Raising Funds £0
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£1,441,038
£1,329,404£1,329,404£5,561,886£4,047,17111 / 30
2023
£1,330,252
£1,097,352£1,097,352£5,332,435£250,00018 / 20
2022
£1,261,264
£1,015,480£1,015,480£4,887,515£298,38618 / 30

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Royal Anthropological Institute Of Great Britain And Ireland

What does Royal Anthropological Institute Of Great Britain And Ireland do?

The Royal Anthropological Institute of Great Britain and Ireland (RAI) is the world's longest-established scholarly association dedicated to the furtherance of anthropology (the study of humankind) in its broadest and most inclusive sense.

How much income did Royal Anthropological Institute Of Great Britain And Ireland report in 2024?

Royal Anthropological Institute Of Great Britain And Ireland reported total income of £1.44m and reported expenditure of £1.33m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Royal Anthropological Institute Of Great Britain And Ireland registered as a charity?

Royal Anthropological Institute Of Great Britain And Ireland was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 August 2021 as charity number 1195523. It has been registered for 5 years.

Who runs Royal Anthropological Institute Of Great Britain And Ireland?

Royal Anthropological Institute Of Great Britain And Ireland is governed by a board of 25 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Royal Anthropological Institute Of Great Britain And Ireland operate?

Royal Anthropological Institute Of Great Britain And Ireland operates across 4 areas: Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland and England.

Is Royal Anthropological Institute Of Great Britain And Ireland a registered charity?

Yes — Royal Anthropological Institute Of Great Britain And Ireland is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1195523.

Details

Address
Royal Anthropological Institute
50 Fitzroy Street
London
W1T 5BT
Registration Date
16 August 2021
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5184931
Charity Number
1195523

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Trustees

Dr Helene NEVEU KRINGELBACH
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Dr Shireen Walton
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Dr SIMON UNDERDOWN
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Keith Thorpe
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Prof Paul Basu
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Professor Ann MacLarnon
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Professor Ann Rosalind David
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Professor Bruce Gibson
Professor Chris Hann
Professor Deborah James
Professor Emma Crewe
Professor Garry Marvin
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Professor Haidy Gaismar
Professor John Anthony Jamys Gowlett
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Professor Jonathan Spencer
Professor Judith Aston
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Professor Julian Thomas
Professor Lucina Hackman
Professor Maya Unnithan
Professor Pamela Kia
Professor Paul Lane
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Professor Rachael Gooberman-Hill
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Professor Richard Fardon
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Also Known As

  • Royal Anthropological Institute

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