The British Omani Society
To advance the education of the British public and Omani nationals by promoting learning & knowledge of Oman and the UK, their people, history, geography, economies and all aspects of their wider cultures, religions & customs by arranging lectures & meetings which may be open to the public; and by providing educational assistance through financial and logistical support in either country.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the Charity holds total net assets of £17,697,173, comprising a restricted endowment fund of £15,061,867 and unrestricted funds of £2,635,306. The Trustees confirm the Charity has sufficient resources to continue as a going concern and is not reliant on member subscriptions to fund its activities. The unrestricted general fund decreased slightly from £2,556,428 to £2,597,173 (note: actually increased, but property fund decreased significantly; total unrestricted went from 2,656,428 to 2,635,306). The Charity generated a net income of £40,745 for the year.
What the accounts disclose
“The highest paid member of staff received emoluments and benefits for the year totalling £48,897 (2023 - £53,110).” — page 18
“The Board will continue to review at regular intervals the level of funds that may need to be held to meet the costs of any future rental voids and periodic refurbishment requirements for the Property.”
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2023)
Trustees
- Christopher Mark Breeze
- Colonel Gordon Derek Allen QGM WKhM-G
- Deborah Helen Martin
- Elisabeth Patricia Mab Simpson
- Lady SERENA CLARE BROWNE
- MARTYN CUTHBERT BISHOP
- Major General Richard James AEthelstan Stanford CB MBE
- OLIVER EDWARD SIMON BLAKE
- Riyad Kamal Mohamed Daud
- Sarika Grace Suzanna Breeze
- Scott Forsyth Dickson
- Sheikh Ma'an Al Rawahi
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £394k | £470k |
| 31/03/2024 | £457k | £509k |
| 31/03/2023 | £664k | £500k |
| 31/03/2022 | £488k | £589k |
| 31/03/2021 | £523k | £463k |
Common questions
Is The British Omani Society financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the Charity holds total net assets of £17,697,173, comprising a restricted endowment fund of £15,061,867 and unrestricted funds of £2,635,306. The Trustees confirm the Charity has sufficient resources to continue as a going concern and is not reliant on member subscriptions to fund its activities. The unrestricted general fund decreased slightly from £2,556,428 to £2,597,173 (note: actually increased, but property fund decreased significantly; total unrestricted went from 2,656,428 to 2,635,306). The Charity generated a net income of £40,745 for the year. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Azets Audit Services Limited.
What does the highest-paid employee of The British Omani Society earn?
Per its FY2024 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £48,897 band.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE PAUL MELLON CENTRE FOR STUDIES IN BRITISH ART | 1 | £8k |
Charities like this
- THE BRITISH MOROCCAN SOCIETY
- ROYAL ASIATIC SOCIETY OF GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND
- The Theosophical Society in England and Wales
- BRITISH MUSLIM HERITAGE CENTRE
- THE BRISTOL COMMONWEALTH SOCIETY
- SHREE VISHWAKARMA ASSOCIATION OF UNITED KINGDOM
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The British Omani Society | £394k | £48,897 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE BRITISH MOROCCAN SOCIETY | £113k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ROYAL ASIATIC SOCIETY OF GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND | £528k | more than £60,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| The Theosophical Society in England and Wales | £354k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BRITISH MUSLIM HERITAGE CENTRE | £1.7m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE BRISTOL COMMONWEALTH SOCIETY | £112k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |