The International Association for the Study of Arabia
The BFSA/IASA promotes and funds research on all aspects of the Arabian Peninsula through awarding research grants, publishing monographs and a Bulletin, holding public lectures and conferences on specific subjects, as well as the "Seminar for Arabian Studies", the only the annual international conference on all aspects of Arabia, the proceedings of which are published annually.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a substantial surplus from its seminar activities, contributing to high reserves. The trustees report that these reserves are sufficient to cover future expenditure, with no funds materially in deficit. The charity's policy is to hold at least one year's expenditure in reserves.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity has historically held at least one year's expenditure in reserves.” — page 7
Trustees
- Dr Jose Cristobal Carvajal Lopezchair
- Dr Ahmad Al-Jallad
- Dr Clive Holes
- Dr Derek John Kennet
- Dr Julian Jansen Van Rensburg
- Dr Michael Christopher Archibald Macdonald
- Dr ROBERT ANDREW CARTER
- Dr Salman Ahmed Almahari
- Dr William Deadman
- John Albert Noel Brehony
- Professor Timothy Insoll FBA
- SIMON ALDERSON
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £31k | £23k |
| 30/06/2024 | £28k | £8k |
| 30/06/2023 | £4k | £4k |
| 31/12/2022 | £11k | £7k |
| 31/12/2021 | £10k | £11k |
Common questions
Is The International Association for the Study of Arabia financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a substantial surplus from its seminar activities, contributing to high reserves. The trustees report that these reserves are sufficient to cover future expenditure, with no funds materially in deficit. The charity's policy is to hold at least one year's expenditure in reserves.