the institute of ismaili studies

The charity supports other defined groups and the general public. The Institute Of Ismaili Studies is a registered charity whose purpose is education and training. It delivers its work by making grants to individuals. The charity is based in London and operates in England and Tajikistan.

This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

The objects of the Institute are to assist in the advancement of education and learning. Its aims include to encourage, extend, increase, disseminate and promote knowledge of, and to promote, conduct and support research into the religious, spiritual and cultural heritage of the Shia Imami Ismaili Tariqah of Islam and to conduct and support research of other religious faiths, beliefs or practices.

Fundraising

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Region

England

Country

Tajikistan

Financial Information

Latest Income

£19,749,155

Latest Expenditure

£20,441,953

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 103.5%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 100.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 0.8%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £19,706,032

Charitable Activities £0

Other Trading £0

Investments £0

Other Income £43,123

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £20,441,953

Raising Funds £0

Governance £165,507

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£19,749,155	£20,441,953	£20,441,953	£1,021,382	£1,021,282	141 / 33
2023	£18,468,327	£19,473,385	£19,473,385	£1,714,180	£1,714,180	130 / 27
2022	£18,580,307	£17,592,147	£17,592,147	£2,719,238	£0	125 / 31
2021	£15,694,051	£15,638,580	£15,638,580	£1,731,078	£0	124 / 12
2020	£14,937,928	£15,256,431	£15,256,431	£1,675,607	£1,675,607	121 / 19