The British School At Athens
Founded in 1886, the BSA is a UK-registered charity and is one of a network of British International Research Institutes (BIRI) that receive annual funding from the British Academy. The BSA exists to promote research of international excellence in all disciplines pertaining to Greek lands, from fine art to archaeometry and in all periods to modern times.
Activities & Mission
Founded in 1886, the BSA is a UK-registered charity and is one of a network of British International Research Institutes (BIRI) that receive annual funding from the British Academy. The BSA exists to promote research of international excellence in all disciplines pertaining to Greek lands, from fine art to archaeometry and in all periods to modern times.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 86% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 2063). How is this calculated?
Higher than 33% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 20% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
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Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £1,701,513 | £1,910,058 | £1,830,751 | £6,455,461 | £524,370 | 32 / 0 |
| 2024 | £1,712,971 | £1,882,830 | £1,772,974 | £6,583,435 | £432,271 | 28 / 0 |
| 2023 | £3,831,517 | £1,798,791 | £1,710,862 | £6,358,034 | £331,266 | 25 / 0 |
| 2022 | £1,240,714 | £1,597,749 | £1,512,503 | £4,432,779 | £374,405 | 24 / 1 |
| 2021 | £1,493,660 | £1,346,041 | £1,275,587 | £4,767,424 | £353,531 | 26 / 1 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The British School At Athens
What does The British School At Athens do?
Founded in 1886, the BSA is a UK-registered charity and is one of a network of British International Research Institutes (BIRI) that receive annual funding from the British Academy. The BSA exists to promote research of international excellence in all disciplines pertaining to Greek lands, from fine art to archaeometry and in all periods to modern times.
How much income did The British School At Athens report in 2025?
The British School At Athens reported total income of £1.70m and reported expenditure of £1.91m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The British School At Athens?
The British School At Athens has a program ratio of 107.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 86% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 2063 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The British School At Athens registered as a charity?
The British School At Athens was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 September 1962 as charity number 208673. It has been registered for 64 years.
Who runs The British School At Athens?
The British School At Athens is governed by a board of 17 trustees. The chair of trustees is Professor Roderick Beaton. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The British School At Athens operate?
The British School At Athens operates across 2 areas: Greece and London.
Is The British School At Athens a registered charity?
Yes — The British School At Athens is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 208673.
Details
10 CARLTON HOUSE TERRACE
LONDON
SW1Y 5AH
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