THE BRITISH IRISH ASSOCIATION
The purpose of the BIA is to promote the advancement of education in international political affairs, the arts and social sciences in the United Kingdom and Ireland by increasing mutual knowledge and understanding between the peoples of Great Britain, Ireland and Northern Ireland, particularly by bringing together leading representatives of the worlds of culture, politics, education and business.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total net assets at the end of the period were £320,561, with a surplus of £58,907. The charity aims to hold sufficient funds to cover at least a year’s core costs in default of income. No material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern are disclosed.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity aims to hold in reserve sufficient funds to cover at least a year’s core costs in default of income.”
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (02/10/2023)
Trustees
- The Rt HON Dominic Charles Roberts GRIEVEchair
- Adrian Gerard O'Neill
- Alison Charlotte Hilliard
- Catherine Anne Hayward
- David William Porter
- Professor Cathy Gormley-Heenan
- Professor Evelyn Jane Collins CBE
- Rory Godson
- Sir Ciaran Gearoid Devane
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £188k | £129k |
| 31/12/2024 | £150k | £98k |
| 31/12/2023 | £186k | £131k |
| 07/09/2022 | £0 | £0 |
Common questions
Is THE BRITISH IRISH ASSOCIATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total net assets at the end of the period were £320,561, with a surplus of £58,907. The charity aims to hold sufficient funds to cover at least a year’s core costs in default of income. No material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern are disclosed.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK government | 01/02/2022 | £4k | British Irish Association |