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The British Institute Of International And Comparative Law

To promote by means of study groups, meetings and conferences the study and development of international law and comparative law (including foreign law).To promote or commission research into international law and comparative law (including foreign law) and to publish or arrange for publication or otherwise disseminate the results of that research.

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Activities & Mission

To promote by means of study groups, meetings and conferences the study and development of international law and comparative law (including foreign law).To promote or commission research into international law and comparative law (including foreign law) and to publish or arrange for publication or otherwise disseminate the results of that research.

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.

Show all 15 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£3,458,821
Latest Expenditure
£4,307,287

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 121.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 97.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 3.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £181,617
Charitable Activities £3,186,035
Other Trading £0
Investments £51,112
Other Income £40,057

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £4,184,121
Raising Funds £123,166
Governance £21,782
Grants to Institutions £1,316,389
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 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£3,458,821
£4,307,287£4,184,121£1,833,448£531,00045 / 28
2023
£5,632,135
£5,527,160£5,339,152£2,643,790£130,00055 / 6
2022
£4,071,164
£4,051,116£3,877,516£2,554,370£234,00048 / 8
2021
£4,009,193
£4,180,387£3,894,614£2,605,480£430,15549 / 0
2020
£3,997,771
£3,336,449£3,114,195£2,654,695£381,85935 / 11

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The British Institute Of International And Comparative Law

What does The British Institute Of International And Comparative Law do?

To promote by means of study groups, meetings and conferences the study and development of international law and comparative law (including foreign law).To promote or commission research into international law and comparative law (including foreign law) and to publish or arrange for publication or otherwise disseminate the results of that research.

How much income did The British Institute Of International And Comparative Law report in 2024?

The British Institute Of International And Comparative Law reported total income of £3.46m and reported expenditure of £4.31m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The British Institute Of International And Comparative Law registered as a charity?

The British Institute Of International And Comparative Law was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 September 1962 as charity number 209425. It has been registered for 64 years.

Who runs The British Institute Of International And Comparative Law?

The British Institute Of International And Comparative Law is governed by a board of 13 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The British Institute Of International And Comparative Law operate?

The British Institute Of International And Comparative Law operates across 15 areas, including Belgium, Burma, France and 12 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is The British Institute Of International And Comparative Law a registered charity?

Yes — The British Institute Of International And Comparative Law is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 209425.

Details

Address
BRITISH INSTITUTE OF INTERNATIONAL
& COMPARATIVE
CHARLES CLORE HOUSE
17 RUSSELL SQUARE
LONDON
WC1B 5JP
Registration Date
22 September 1962
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
209425
Charity Number
209425

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Trustees

Alexander David Just
Audley William Sheppard KC
Also governs 1 other charity
Chiann Bao
Dr Sorcha MacLeod
Elizabeth Caroline Perks
Eve Coulter Salomon CBE
Also governs 1 other charity
Guy Gibson Beringer
Katherine Louise Jones
Mark Gregory
Also governs 1 other charity
Ndanga Kamau
Professor Iain Gerard MacNeil
Shehzad Charania

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