ASSOCIATION FOR CENTRAL ASIAN CIVILIZATIONS & SILK ROAD STUDIES
The Association for Central Asian Civilizations and Silk Road Studies (ACANSRS) is a private non-profit organization of scholars and others interested in the study of Central Asian civilizations and the Silk Road. The association aims to promote research on Central Asia from antiquity to modern times through sponsoring events, publications, film-making, and educational trips to the region.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a net surplus of £746, bringing total unrestricted funds to a deficit of £43,110. The trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. The charity is governed by a Memorandum and Article of Association and is registered with the Charity Commission.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees understand that the charity requires to maintain the sufficient level of reserves to meet its current obligations.” — page 4
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Gai Jarayev
- MARIKO WALTER
- RACHEL RUTH MAIRS
- ROGER THOMAS
- TIMOTHY DAVID WILLIAMS BA, FSA
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/11/2025 | £58k | £57k |
| 30/11/2024 | £58k | £56k |
| 30/11/2023 | £54k | £55k |
| 30/11/2022 | £55k | £49k |
| 30/11/2021 | £31k | £40k |
Common questions
Is ASSOCIATION FOR CENTRAL ASIAN CIVILIZATIONS & SILK ROAD STUDIES financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a net surplus of £746, bringing total unrestricted funds to a deficit of £43,110. The trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. The charity is governed by a Memorandum and Article of Association and is registered with the Charity Commission. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.