The Arab British Centre
Also known as: The Arab-British Centre Limited
Working to improve the British public's understanding of the Arab world, the Centre is home to art exhibitions and a specialist library open to the public. Organising and promoting Arab-related arts and cultural events in the UK including Arabic Calligraphy and language classes, talks on a variety of topics and an award. The Centre houses and supports like-minded organisations at its premises.
Activities & Mission
Working to improve the British public's understanding of the Arab world, the Centre is home to art exhibitions and a specialist library open to the public. Organising and promoting Arab-related arts and cultural events in the UK including Arabic Calligraphy and language classes, talks on a variety of topics and an award. The Centre houses and supports like-minded organisations at its premises.
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 64% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 962). How is this calculated?
Higher than 48% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 47% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £593,227 | £580,539 | £566,149 | £2,162,310 | £5,150 | 5 / 0 |
| 2023 | £445,631 | £435,850 | 0 / 8 | |||
| 2022 | £383,780 | £419,475 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £313,042 | £322,014 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2020 | £207,578 | £333,414 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Arab British Centre
What does The Arab British Centre do?
Working to improve the British public's understanding of the Arab world, the Centre is home to art exhibitions and a specialist library open to the public. Organising and promoting Arab-related arts and cultural events in the UK including Arabic Calligraphy and language classes, talks on a variety of topics and an award. The Centre houses and supports like-minded organisations at its premises.
How much income did The Arab British Centre report in 2024?
The Arab British Centre reported total income of £593k and reported expenditure of £581k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Arab British Centre?
The Arab British Centre has a program ratio of 95.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 64% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 962 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Arab British Centre registered as a charity?
The Arab British Centre was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 February 1989 as charity number 801026. It has been registered for 37 years.
Who runs The Arab British Centre?
The Arab British Centre is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Haroun Al-Mishwit. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Arab British Centre operate?
The Arab British Centre operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Arab British Centre a registered charity?
Yes — The Arab British Centre is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 801026.
Details
1 GOUGH SQUARE
LONDON
EC4A 3DE
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Also Known As
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- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
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