BRITISH SOCIETY FOR MIDDLE EASTERN STUDIES
Financial health, per its FY2023 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £16,416 for the year, reducing its unrestricted funds from £181,918 to £165,502. The trustees confirm that reserves are maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six months' expenditure, which they consider sufficient to continue activities in the event of a significant drop in funding. The financial statements were independently examined rather than audited, with no matters coming to the examiner's attention that would cause concern.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six months' expenditure.” — page 4
“In 2023, no trustees received any remuneration from an employment with the charity (2022 none) 1 trustee received an honorarium totalling £2,500 (2022: £3,500).” — page 11
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (12/09/2023)
Trustees
- Professor Nicola Prattchair
- Dr Amira Abdelhamid
- Dr Aya Nassar
- Dr Clive Barry Aaron Gabay
- Dr Dalia Said Mostafa
- Dr Farah Aboubakr Alkhammash
- Dr Feras Alkabani
- Dr Khuloud Alsaba
- Dr Lewis Edward Turner
- Dr Marianna Charountaki
- Dr Paola Teresa Carla Rivetti
- Dr Philip James Proudfoot
- Dr Sabiha Allouche
- Dr Sara Tafakori
- Dr Sharri Plonski
- Dr Sophie Chamas
- Dr Wassim Naboulsi
- Motasem Abuzaid
- Yara Zebian
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £141k | £164k |
| 31/12/2023 | £130k | £146k |
| 31/12/2022 | £121k | £119k |
| 31/12/2021 | £74k | £40k |
| 31/12/2020 | £0 | £0 |
Common questions
Is BRITISH SOCIETY FOR MIDDLE EASTERN STUDIES financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £16,416 for the year, reducing its unrestricted funds from £181,918 to £165,502. The trustees confirm that reserves are maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six months' expenditure, which they consider sufficient to continue activities in the event of a significant drop in funding. The financial statements were independently examined rather than audited, with no matters coming to the examiner's attention that would cause concern. Its FY2023 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| SF FOUNDATION | 1 | £445k |
| THE DEO GLORIA TRUST | 1 | £280k |
| THE JERUSALEM TRUST | 1 | £140k |
| ACHISOMOCH AID COMPANY LIMITED | 1 | £106k |
| GERSON BERGER ASSOCIATION LIMITED | 1 | £105k |
| OLLINGHAM LIMITED | 1 | £100k |
| FRIENDS OF WMSBG-KOLEL DAMESEK ELIEZER | 1 | £100k |
| CHASEHAWK LIMITED | 1 | £65k |