BRITISH SOCIETY FOR MIDDLE EASTERN STUDIES
To encourage and promote interest and study of the Middle Eastern cultural region from the end of classical antiquity to the present day in particular but not exclusively through the dissemination of information and by the encouragement of co-operation amongst persons concerned with the scholarly study of the region.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £22,559 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £165,502 to £145,093. The trustees confirm that reserves have been maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six months of expenditure, ensuring the charity can continue its activities. The independent examiner confirmed that the accounts give a true and fair view and no matters came to their attention requiring further disclosure.
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 month's expenditire.” — page 5
“Dr L Ridgeon received remuneration of £3,000 (2023: £2,500) and £103 (2023: £101) of expenses were reimbursed to Dr L Ridgeon during the year.” — page 18
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?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £22,559 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £165,502 to £145,093. The trustees confirm that reserves have been maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six months of expenditure, ensuring the charity can continue its activities. The independent examiner confirmed that the accounts give a true and fair view and no matters came to their attention requiring further disclosure. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| ACHISOMOCH AID COMPANY LIMITED | 1 | £364k |
| BETTENHURST CHARITY LIMITED | 1 | £284k |
| LATATE LIMITED | 1 | £90k |
| FOUNTAIN OF CHESSED LIMITED | 1 | £67k |
| CHASEHAWK LIMITED | 1 | £66k |
| DONATING CHARITY LIMITED | 1 | £18k |
| SAYSER DEVELOPMENTS LTD | 1 | £17k |
| HAROFEH DONATIONS LIMITED | 1 | £16k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRITISH SOCIETY FOR MIDDLE EASTERN STUDIES | £141k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| AL-ASR SCHOLASTIC RESEARCH ESTABLISHMENT LONDON UK | £119k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| KOLLEL LEV EPHRAIM | £141k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FAIZAN-E-MADINA MOSQUE COMMITTEE (TRUST) | £536k | Under £60,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HAMPSTEAD SEPHARDI COMMUNITY | £132k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| BRITISH FRIENDS OF IGUD HAKOLELIM B'YERUSHALAYIM | £445k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |