THE BRITISH INSTITUTE FOR THE STUDY OF IRAQ (GERTRUDE BELL MEMORIAL)
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £969,918 and a designated fund of £1,326,000 at the year-end, resulting in total net assets of £2,656,376. Per the trustees' report, the charity is heavily dependent on investment income to sustain its activities, as earned income alone is insufficient to cover operating costs. The trustees maintain a reserves policy to keep levels of unrestricted cash reserves sufficient to ensure main operations can continue for approximately 12 months.
What the accounts disclose
“At the period-end unreserved cash reserves in the Institute’s current accounts sat at 5 months of operational costs but the trustees recognise that the investment portfolio is highly liquid, and at the year-end contained a further 10 months of unrestricted cash available on demand.” — page 17
“A strategy project grant of £45,766 was awarded to Mary Shepperson, a trustee. The funding for this project was provided by the British Academy.” — page 33
“During the year, 7 Trustees were reimbursed for travel expenses and reimbursed expenses paid on behalf of the charity of £4,069” — page 33
“A strategy project grant of £45,766 was awarded to Mary Shepperson, a trustee. The funding for this project was provided by the British Academy.” — page 33
“During the year, 7 Trustees were reimbursed for travel expenses and reimbursed expenses paid on behalf of the charity of £4,069” — page 33
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (08/10/2020)
- Received assets from another charity (18/03/2011)
Trustees
- Dr Rosalind Anne Wade Haddonchair
- DR Timothy Clayden
- Daniel Lowe
- Dr Ellen McAdam
- Dr Eva Rose Miller
- Dr GARETH BRERETON
- Dr John Curtis
- Dr John Douglas Austin MacGinnis
- Dr Jonathan Taylor
- Dr Mary Ann Shepperson
- Dr Noorah Al-Gailani
- Dr Steve Renette
- JOAN PORTER MACIVER
- Jonathan Paul Wilks
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £424k | £282k |
| 31/03/2024 | £164k | £166k |
| 31/03/2023 | £175k | £187k |
| 31/03/2022 | £61k | £117k |
| 30/06/2021 | £73k | £102k |
Common questions
Is THE BRITISH INSTITUTE FOR THE STUDY OF IRAQ (GERTRUDE BELL MEMORIAL) financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £969,918 and a designated fund of £1,326,000 at the year-end, resulting in total net assets of £2,656,376. Per the trustees' report, the charity is heavily dependent on investment income to sustain its activities, as earned income alone is insufficient to cover operating costs. The trustees maintain a reserves policy to keep levels of unrestricted cash reserves sufficient to ensure main operations can continue for approximately 12 months. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE BRITISH ACADEMY FOR THE PROMOTION OF HISTORICAL PHILOSOPHICAL AND PHILOLOGICAL STUDIES | 1 | £2.5m |
| THE MAURICE WOHL CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £1.4m |
| THE NUFFIELD FOUNDATION | 1 | £518k |
| THE SINO-BRITISH FELLOWSHIP TRUST | 1 | £108k |
| THE BRITISH INSTITUTE OF ARCHAEOLOGY AT ANKARA | 1 | £72k |
| THE LADY FATEMAH (A.S.) CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £34k |
| BRITISH ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE ASSOCIATION | 1 | £20k |
| MARC FITCH FUND | 1 | £1k |