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Royal Anthropological Institute Of Great Britain And Ireland

Also known as: R a I

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
£0
Latest Expenditure
£0

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 78.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 1.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £69,556
Charitable Activities £947,797
Other Trading £0
Investments £142,849
Other Income £6,088

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £919,243
Raising Funds £0
Governance £14,768
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 2022.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2022
£1,166,290
£919,243£919,243£0£017 / 20
2020
£1,122,401
£903,330£903,330£4,442,176£540,00017 / 30

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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 2022?

Royal Anthropological Institute Of Great Britain And Ireland reported total income of £1.17m and reported expenditure of £919k for the financial year ending 2022, 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 4 October 1966 as charity number 246269. It has been registered for 60 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 21 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 246269.

Details

Address
Royal Anthropological Institute
50 Fitzroy Street
London
W1T 5BT
Registration Date
4 October 1966
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
246269
Charity Number
246269

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Trustees

Dr Celia Plender
Dr Emma Gilberthorpe
Dr Fiona Bowie
Dr Helene NEVEU KRINGELBACH
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Dr RICHARD VOKES
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Dr Shireen Walton
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Dr SIMON UNDERDOWN
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Judith Aston
Keith Thorpe
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Prof Haidy Lynne Geismar
Prof Paul Basu
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Professor Ann MacLarnon
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Professor Ann Rosalind David
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Professor Garry Marvin
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Professor John Anthony Jamys Gowlett
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Professor Maya Unnithan
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

  • R a I

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