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The British Academy For The Promotion Of Historical Philosophical And Philological Studies

Notable UK charity

Also known as: The British Academy

To inspire, recognise and support high achievement in the humanities and social sciences throughout the UK and internationally, and to champion their role and value.

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Activities & Mission

To inspire, recognise and support high achievement in the humanities and social sciences throughout the UK and internationally, and to champion their role and value.

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
£106,153,895
Latest Expenditure
£105,526,001

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 96.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 83% of UK Heritage charities with income over £10M (sample: 54). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 96.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 74% of UK Heritage charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 3.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 70% of UK Heritage charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £567,264
Charitable Activities £101,409,417
Other Trading £2,063,002
Investments £893,162
Other Income £1,221,050

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £101,913,852
Raising Funds £3,612,149
Governance £59,785
Grants to Institutions £85,022,550
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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£106,153,895
£105,526,001£101,913,852£48,403,164£7,038,468164 / 0
2024
£78,682,842
£74,421,585£71,561,611£47,356,717£7,650,000138 / 0
2023
£71,948,091
£69,724,167£67,205,490£41,473,419£6,640,000107 / 0
2022
£54,994,600
£54,501,280£52,061,603£39,991,221£6,470,00093 / 0
2021
£63,031,721
£63,348,026£61,880,569£38,792,835£8,800,00085 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The British Academy For The Promotion Of Historical Philosophical And Philological Studies

What does The British Academy For The Promotion Of Historical Philosophical And Philological Studies do?

To inspire, recognise and support high achievement in the humanities and social sciences throughout the UK and internationally, and to champion their role and value.

How much income did The British Academy For The Promotion Of Historical Philosophical And Philological Studies report in 2025?

The British Academy For The Promotion Of Historical Philosophical And Philological Studies reported total income of £106.15m and reported expenditure of £105.53m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The British Academy For The Promotion Of Historical Philosophical And Philological Studies?

The British Academy For The Promotion Of Historical Philosophical And Philological Studies has a program ratio of 96.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 83% of UK Heritage charities with income over £10M (sample of 54 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The British Academy For The Promotion Of Historical Philosophical And Philological Studies registered as a charity?

The British Academy For The Promotion Of Historical Philosophical And Philological Studies was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 25 November 1965 as charity number 233176. It has been registered for 61 years.

Who runs The British Academy For The Promotion Of Historical Philosophical And Philological Studies?

The British Academy For The Promotion Of Historical Philosophical And Philological Studies 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 The British Academy For The Promotion Of Historical Philosophical And Philological Studies operate?

The British Academy For The Promotion Of Historical Philosophical And Philological Studies operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is The British Academy For The Promotion Of Historical Philosophical And Philological Studies a registered charity?

Yes — The British Academy For The Promotion Of Historical Philosophical And Philological Studies is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 233176.

Details

Address
BRITISH ACADEMY
10 CARLTON HOUSE TERRACE
LONDON
SW1Y 5AH
Registration Date
25 November 1965
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
233176
Charity Number
233176

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Trustees

PROFESSOR ADITI LAHIRI
Also governs 1 other charity
Professor Anne Haour
Professor April McMahon
Professor Brian Cummings
Professor Charles Baden-Fuller
Professor Christina Boswell
Professor Cyprian Broodbank
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Professor Desmond King
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Professor Gillian Clark
Professor Henrietta Moore DBE
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Professor Hilary Graham CBE
Professor Judith Still
Professor Kathy Sylva
Professor Li Wei
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Professor Lindsay Farmer
PROFESSOR LYNDA NEAD
Professor Margot Finn
Professor Martin Eimer
Professor Mike Heffernan
Professor Patrick Haggard
Professor Shantashil Mitter
Also governs 1 other charity
Professor Sharon Monteith
PROFESSOR SIR JONATHAN BATE CBE
Professor Susan Jane Smith

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • The British Academy

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