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The British International Studies Association

Also known as: Bisa

The advancement of education in international studies and related subjects, through the provision of journals, a newsletter, website information, email list service, annual conference and events, provision of research funding through the funding of working groups and PhD students.

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Activities & Mission

The advancement of education in international studies and related subjects, through the provision of journals, a newsletter, website information, email list service, annual conference and events, provision of research funding through the funding of working groups and PhD students.

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
£531,694
Latest Expenditure
£535,992

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 96.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 95.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 57.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0
Charitable Activities £428,850
Other Trading £25
Investments £0
Other Income £102,819

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £513,883
Raising Funds £22,109
Governance £286,458
Grants to Institutions £0
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
£531,694
£535,992£513,883£312,946£04 / 0
2024
£463,031
£519,6600 / 68
2023
£381,662
£399,0200 / 0
2022
£311,601
£311,3870 / 0
2021
£276,078
£285,9900 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The British International Studies Association

What does The British International Studies Association do?

The advancement of education in international studies and related subjects, through the provision of journals, a newsletter, website information, email list service, annual conference and events, provision of research funding through the funding of working groups and PhD students.

How much income did The British International Studies Association report in 2025?

The British International Studies Association reported total income of £532k and reported expenditure of £536k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The British International Studies Association registered as a charity?

The British International Studies Association was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 March 2013 as charity number 1151260. It has been registered for 13 years.

Who runs The British International Studies Association?

The British International Studies Association is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is Professor Juanita Marie Elias. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The British International Studies Association operate?

The British International Studies Association operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The British International Studies Association a registered charity?

Yes — The British International Studies Association is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1151260.

Details

Address
University Of Birmingham,
Room 650, 6th Floor
Muirhead Tower
Edgbaston
Birmingham
B15 2TT
Registration Date
15 March 2013
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5035786
Charity Number
1151260

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Trustees

Professor Juanita Marie Elias Chair
Dr Geoffrey Jon Swenson
Dr Helena Margarida Costa Farrand Carrapico
Dr Jamie Jean Hagen
Dr Marianna Charountaki
Dr Nicholas David Caddick
Dr Una McGahern
Professor Andrew Mark Dorman
Professor Jack Holland
Professor Simon Berkeley Rushton
Professor Timothy Peter Edmunds
Professor Victoria Marie Basham

Also Known As

  • Bisa

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