The British Institute Of Archaeology At Ankara
Also known as: British Institute at Ankara
The British Institute at Ankara (BIAA) supports, facilitates, promotes and publishes British research focused on Turkey and the Black Sea littoral in all academic disciplines within the arts, humanities and social sciences, whilst maintaining a centre of excellence in Ankara focused on the archaeology and related subjects of Turkey.
Activities & Mission
The British Institute at Ankara (BIAA) supports, facilitates, promotes and publishes British research focused on Turkey and the Black Sea littoral in all academic disciplines within the arts, humanities and social sciences, whilst maintaining a centre of excellence in Ankara focused on the archaeology and related subjects of Turkey.
Grants
The British Institute Of Archaeology At Ankara is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Grants paid (2025)
- £39,304
- Who it helps
- other defined groups
- What it supports
- education and training, accommodation or housing, arts, culture, heritage, or science and the environment, conservation, or heritage
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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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 68% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 120). How is this calculated?
Higher than 63% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 47% of UK Heritage 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 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £965,814 | £964,395 | £949,947 | £672,831 | £349,590 | 7 / 0 |
| 2024 | £1,004,132 | £850,536 | £837,394 | £673,932 | £394,287 | 18 / 20 |
| 2023 | £941,449 | £1,034,084 | £925,756 | £472,527 | £175,223 | 11 / 0 |
| 2022 | £1,056,886 | £1,061,352 | £940,858 | £586,320 | £136,071 | 10 / 0 |
| 2021 | £742,374 | £756,965 | £608,397 | £576,490 | £255,059 | 2 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The British Institute Of Archaeology At Ankara
What does The British Institute Of Archaeology At Ankara do?
The British Institute at Ankara (BIAA) supports, facilitates, promotes and publishes British research focused on Turkey and the Black Sea littoral in all academic disciplines within the arts, humanities and social sciences, whilst maintaining a centre of excellence in Ankara focused on the archaeology and related subjects of Turkey.
How much income did The British Institute Of Archaeology At Ankara report in 2025?
The British Institute Of Archaeology At Ankara reported total income of £966k and reported expenditure of £964k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The British Institute Of Archaeology At Ankara?
The British Institute Of Archaeology At Ankara has a program ratio of 98.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 68% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 120 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The British Institute Of Archaeology At Ankara registered as a charity?
The British Institute Of Archaeology At Ankara was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 December 1966 as charity number 313940. It has been registered for 60 years.
Who runs The British Institute Of Archaeology At Ankara?
The British Institute Of Archaeology At Ankara is governed by a board of 13 trustees. The chair of trustees is Professor James George Crow. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The British Institute Of Archaeology At Ankara operate?
The British Institute Of Archaeology At Ankara operates across 2 areas: Turkey and City Of Westminster.
Is The British Institute Of Archaeology At Ankara a registered charity?
Yes — The British Institute Of Archaeology At Ankara is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 313940.
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Trustees
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Also Known As
- British Institute at Ankara
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated