REGIONAL STUDIES ASSOCIATION
The Regional Studies Association is a global community promoting regional research, development, and policy. It supports researchers, connects research to policy, and shares knowledge through journals, events, networks, grants and awards to advance regional studies and demonstrate their societal value.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £4,980,420, which the trustees consider sufficient for the year ahead. The financial review notes a strong financial position with a net movement in funds of £271,279, supported by significant investment assets valued at £4,122,461. The trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“This was £769,963 in 2025 (£765,674 in 2024}, accounting for 54% of the total income in the year.” — page 19
“In the past the Trustees have taken the view that it would be prudent to hold three times projected annual expenditure in reserve.” — page 20
“During the year two editors who are also Trustees, were paid the balance of accumulated editor’s allowances collectively of £14,900 (2024: £12,000).” — page 40
“Grant made to the Regional Studies European Foundation 20,764 20,001”
“Costs recharged to the Regional Studies European Foundation 9,632 13,593”
“Grant made to the Regional Studies European Foundation 20,764 20,001”
“Costs recharged to the Regional Studies European Foundation 9,632 13,593”
“Grant made to the Regional Studies European Foundation 20,764 20,001”
“Costs recharged to the Regional Studies European Foundation 9,632 13,593”
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Sarah Ayres — Chair (Trustee)
- Amy Glasmeier — President
- Ignazio Cabras — Treasurer (Trustee)
- Ron Boschma — Vice Chair, Journals (Trustee)
- Mia Gray — Vice Chair, Comms & Public Engagement, Secretary / Awards (Trustee)
- Ida Musialkowska — Vice Chair, Europe and Regional Policy (Trustee)
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)
Trustees
- Sarah Anne Ayreschair
- David Geoffrey Bailey Prof
- Dr Grete Kristin Gansauer
- Dr STEFANIA FIORENTINO
- Ida Musialkowska
- Ignazio Cabras
- Jennifer Joy Clark
- John William Harrison
- Marcin Marek Dabrowski
- Patricia Maria Gray MCRP, PhD
- Professor Louise Kempton
- Ron Boschma MA, PhD
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £1.4m | £1.3m |
| 31/12/2024 | £1.4m | £1.1m |
| 31/12/2023 | £1.3m | £871k |
| 31/12/2022 | £1.0m | £700k |
| 31/12/2021 | £876k | £893k |
Common questions
Is REGIONAL STUDIES ASSOCIATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £4,980,420, which the trustees consider sufficient for the year ahead. The financial review notes a strong financial position with a net movement in funds of £271,279, supported by significant investment assets valued at £4,122,461. The trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Kreston Reeves Audit LLP.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| ROYAL COMMISSION FOR THE EXHIBITION OF 1851 | 1 | £155k |
| THE HEALTH FOUNDATION | 1 | £150k |
| THE NUFFIELD FOUNDATION | 1 | £66k |
| THE RISMAN FOUNDATION | 1 | £50k |
| THE PAUL MELLON CENTRE FOR STUDIES IN BRITISH ART | 1 | £8k |
| ANTIPODE FOUNDATION LTD. | 1 | £6k |
| THE SAMUEL STOREY FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £130 |
Charities like this
- THE SOCIAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATION
- THE POLITICAL STUDIES ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED KINGDOM
- ROYAL GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY (WITH THE INSTITUTE OF BRITISH GEOGRAPHERS)
- GLOBAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP RESEARCH ASSOCIATION
- ROYAL ASIATIC SOCIETY OF GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND
- QUATERNARY RESEARCH ASSOCIATION
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| REGIONAL STUDIES ASSOCIATION | £1.4m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| THE SOCIAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATION | £690k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE POLITICAL STUDIES ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED KINGDOM | £932k | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| ROYAL GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY (WITH THE INSTITUTE OF BRITISH GEOGRAPHERS) | £6.1m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| GLOBAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP RESEARCH ASSOCIATION | £730k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ROYAL ASIATIC SOCIETY OF GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND | £528k | more than £60,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |