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

Grants

Royal Anthropological Institute Of Great Britain And Ireland makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to: individuals
Total spending (2025): £1,409,692; Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps: the general public
What it supports: general charitable purposes and arts, culture, heritage, or science

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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.

Country

Ireland Northern Ireland Scotland

Region

England

Financial Information

Latest Income

£1,405,782

Latest Expenditure

£1,409,692

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 100.3%

% 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 £243,504

Charitable Activities £901,770

Other Trading £0

Investments £229,849

Other Income £30,659

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,409,692

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 2025.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£1,405,782	£1,409,692	£1,409,692	£5,481,956	£3,864,842	15 / 30
2024	£1,441,038	£1,329,404	£1,329,404	£5,561,886	£4,047,171	11 / 30
2023	£1,330,252	£1,097,352	£1,097,352	£5,332,435	£250,000	18 / 20
2022	£1,261,264	£1,015,480	£1,015,480	£4,887,515	£298,386	18 / 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?

How much income did Royal Anthropological Institute Of Great Britain And Ireland report in 2025?

Royal Anthropological Institute Of Great Britain And Ireland reported total income of £1.41m and reported expenditure of £1.41m for the financial year ending 2025, 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 24 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.