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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.

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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
£566,693
Latest Expenditure
£517,555

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 88.2%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 96.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 100.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,376
Charitable Activities £457,224
Other Trading £25
Investments £0
Other Income £108,068

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £499,606
Raising Funds £17,949
Governance £499,606
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 2026.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2026
£566,693
£517,555£499,606£363,460£04 / 0
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

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 2026?

The British International Studies Association reported total income of £567k and reported expenditure of £518k for the financial year ending 2026, 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 14 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

Trustees

Professor Juanita Marie Elias Chair
Dr Alice Ella Finden
Dr Christopher Peter David Rossdale
Dr Helena Margarida Costa Farrand Carrapico
Dr Holly Eva Ryan
Dr Jamie Jean Hagen
Dr Marianna Charountaki
Dr Nicholas David Caddick
Dr Una McGahern
Professor Andrew Mark Dorman
Professor Andrew William Neal
Professor Patricia Anne Owens
Professor Simon Berkeley Rushton
Professor Victoria Marie Basham

Also Known As

  • Bisa

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13 October 2026
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