THE BRITISH INSTITUTE FOR LIBYAN AND NORTHERN AFRICAN STUDIES
Support and undertake research on the history, antiquities, culture, languages, literature, art, institutions, customs and natural history of Libya and Northern Africa;Organise and promote missions to the region for these purposes;Arrange publication of research in these fields and hold lectures and meetings;Publish an annual Journal and other publications concerning the region.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £1,664 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total income of £202,486 and total expenditure of £200,822. The trustees note that the charity has few financial commitments that cannot be terminated at short notice and has not retained a reserve for potential winding-up costs. The charity relies heavily on the British Academy grant, which constituted the majority of its income.
What the accounts disclose
“British Academy Grant 162,893”
“In consequence, we would be enormously grateful for additional donations, creative fundraising suggestions and partnership opportunities. Your support is vital to our continued success.”
Year-over-year changes
- Going concern: no going-concern doubt (FY2024) → going-concern doubt noted (FY2025).
Funders the charity credits
Trustees
- DR VALERIA VITALE
- David Oliver Kimberley MA ACA
- Dr Barbara Spadaro PhD
- Dr Elizabeth Nichole Sheldrick
- Dr Hisham Mattar
- Professor Anna Leone PhD
- Professor David Atkinson BSc PhD
- Professor Nicholas Barton DPhil FSA
- Professor PAUL BENNETT
- Salem El-Maiar MPhil FRGS
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £202k | £201k |
| 31/03/2024 | £0 | £0 |
Common questions
Is THE BRITISH INSTITUTE FOR LIBYAN AND NORTHERN AFRICAN STUDIES financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £1,664 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total income of £202,486 and total expenditure of £200,822. The trustees note that the charity has few financial commitments that cannot be terminated at short notice and has not retained a reserve for potential winding-up costs. The charity relies heavily on the British Academy grant, which constituted the majority of its income. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE BRITISH ACADEMY FOR THE PROMOTION OF HISTORICAL PHILOSOPHICAL AND PHILOLOGICAL STUDIES | 1 | £3.0m |
| THE JOHN R. MURRAY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £155k |
| THE ADRIAN SWIRE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £93k |
| ALTAJIR TRUST | 1 | £35k |
| THE NATIONAL MANUSCRIPTS CONSERVATION TRUST | 1 | £18k |
| THE PAUL MELLON CENTRE FOR STUDIES IN BRITISH ART | 1 | £8k |
| THE LECHE TRUST | 1 | £5k |
| THE MARK LEONARD TRUST | 1 | £5k |
Charities like this
- BRITISH SOCIETY FOR MIDDLE EASTERN STUDIES
- INTERNATIONAL AFRICAN INSTITUTE
- THE BRITISH INSTITUTE FOR THE STUDY OF IRAQ (GERTRUDE BELL MEMORIAL)
- COUNCIL FOR BRITISH RESEARCH IN THE LEVANT
- AFRICA RESEARCH INSTITUTE
- THE BRITISH INSTITUTE OF FLORENCE
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE BRITISH INSTITUTE FOR LIBYAN AND NORTHERN AFRICAN STUDIES | £202k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| BRITISH SOCIETY FOR MIDDLE EASTERN STUDIES | £141k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| INTERNATIONAL AFRICAN INSTITUTE | £182k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE BRITISH INSTITUTE FOR THE STUDY OF IRAQ (GERTRUDE BELL MEMORIAL) | £424k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| COUNCIL FOR BRITISH RESEARCH IN THE LEVANT | £766k | £70,001 - £80,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| AFRICA RESEARCH INSTITUTE | £100k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |