Royal Asiatic Society Of Great Britain And Ireland
Also known as: The Royal Asiatic Society
The investigation and encouragement of science, literature and the arts in relation to Asia. The Society promotes a number of activities in this field: lectures, research workshops and student events. It publishes works of scholarship and a journal. It maintains an important library including prints, drawings and manuscripts relating to the history, religions, languages, art and customs of Asia.
Activities & Mission
The investigation and encouragement of science, literature and the arts in relation to Asia. The Society promotes a number of activities in this field: lectures, research workshops and student events. It publishes works of scholarship and a journal. It maintains an important library including prints, drawings and manuscripts relating to the history, religions, languages, art and customs of Asia.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 78% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 256). How is this calculated?
Higher than 50% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 6% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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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 | £492,730 | £645,260 | 0 / 5 | |||
| 2024 | £528,077 | £574,073 | £557,555 | £5,288,309 | £4,490,216 | 6 / 5 |
| 2023 | £540,469 | £664,484 | £646,065 | £5,234,646 | £4,544,852 | 6 / 11 |
| 2022 | £527,728 | £602,736 | £586,785 | £5,327,627 | £4,668,088 | 5 / 6 |
| 2021 | £470,435 | £550,179 | 0 / 6 |
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Frequently asked questions about Royal Asiatic Society Of Great Britain And Ireland
What does Royal Asiatic Society Of Great Britain And Ireland do?
The investigation and encouragement of science, literature and the arts in relation to Asia. The Society promotes a number of activities in this field: lectures, research workshops and student events. It publishes works of scholarship and a journal. It maintains an important library including prints, drawings and manuscripts relating to the history, religions, languages, art and customs of Asia.
How much income did Royal Asiatic Society Of Great Britain And Ireland report in 2025?
Royal Asiatic Society Of Great Britain And Ireland reported total income of £493k and reported expenditure of £645k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Royal Asiatic Society Of Great Britain And Ireland?
Royal Asiatic Society Of Great Britain And Ireland has a program ratio of 105.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 78% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 256 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Royal Asiatic Society Of Great Britain And Ireland registered as a charity?
Royal Asiatic Society Of Great Britain And Ireland was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 September 1962 as charity number 209629. It has been registered for 64 years.
Who runs Royal Asiatic Society Of Great Britain And Ireland?
Royal Asiatic Society Of Great Britain And Ireland is governed by a board of 19 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr Norbert Worthington Peabody. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Royal Asiatic Society Of Great Britain And Ireland operate?
Royal Asiatic Society Of Great Britain And Ireland operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Royal Asiatic Society Of Great Britain And Ireland a registered charity?
Yes — Royal Asiatic Society Of Great Britain And Ireland is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 209629.
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Also Known As
- The Royal Asiatic Society
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
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