THE ROYAL SOCIETY FOR ASIAN AFFAIRS
The RSAA advances knowledge of Asia through its network of supporters, public events, support to young researchers, publications including the academic journal Asian Affairs and the Asian Review of Books.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £105,471 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total assets from £857,176 to £751,705. The Trustees acknowledge financial risks associated with modernizing the Society and declining membership, noting that they continue to seek opportunities to reduce costs and diversify income. Despite these challenges, the Trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees consider that free reserves of £50,000 are sufficient for this purpose.”
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (28/01/2019)
Trustees
- Prof Kerry Brownchair
- Andrew Ross McKee
- Deepa Ramchandani
- Dr Sandeep Kaur Sandhu
- Eleanor Kate Thorp
- Gerald Dorey
- Lucy Mary Spink
- Simon Hayes
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £161k | £239k |
| 31/12/2024 | £164k | £228k |
| 31/12/2023 | £181k | £202k |
| 31/12/2022 | £171k | £166k |
| 31/12/2021 | £144k | £171k |
Common questions
Is THE ROYAL SOCIETY FOR ASIAN AFFAIRS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £105,471 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total assets from £857,176 to £751,705. The Trustees acknowledge financial risks associated with modernizing the Society and declining membership, noting that they continue to seek opportunities to reduce costs and diversify income. Despite these challenges, the Trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 27/02/2003 | £50k | "Royal Society For Asian Affairs: Cataloguing Project" |