ROYAL ASIATIC SOCIETY OF GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND
The investigation and encouragement of science, literature and the arts in relation to Asia. The Society promotes a number of activities in this field: lectures, research workshops and student events. It publishes works of scholarship and a journal. It maintains an important library including prints, drawings and manuscripts relating to the history, religions, languages, art and customs of Asia.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held free reserves of £4,061,334 against a policy target of three months of unrestricted charitable expenditure, which the trustees consider sufficient to cover support and governance costs. Per the trustees' report, the charity achieved a net profit of £17,361 for the year, driven by reduced charitable expenditure and an increase in net gains on investments, resulting in a sound financial position.
What the accounts disclose
“There was one employee (2023: no employees) who received remuneration exceeding £60,000 per annum. Key management remuneration amounts to £127,110” — page 29
“There was one employee (2023: no employees) who received remuneration exceeding £60,000 per annum.” — page 29
“The trustees aim to maintain free reserves in unrestricted funds at a level which equates to approximately 3 months of unrestricted charitable expenditure.” — page 9
“During the year one Council members received reimbursements of £25 for expenditure incurred (2023: no Council members received reimbursements for expenditure incurred).” — page 23
“No member of Council received remuneration compared to remuneration of £4,371 and a payment of £533 for services rendered in 2023 to M Willis.” — page 29
“During the year one Council members received reimbursements of £25 for expenditure incurred (2023: no Council members received reimbursements for expenditure incurred).” — page 23
“No member of Council received remuneration compared to remuneration of £4,371 and a payment of £533 for services rendered in 2023 to M Willis.” — page 29
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)
Trustees
- Dr Norbert Worthington Peabodychair
- Dr Annabel Teh Gallop
- Dr Gai Jorayev
- Dr Gordon Johnson
- Dr Helen Elizabeth Driver
- Dr Jagjeet Lally
- Dr Jochen Sokoly
- Dr Mehreen Mubeen Chida-Razvi
- Dr Tom Young
- Dr Weipin Tsai
- Dr Yuri Stoyanov
- Elizabeth Robb
- PROFESSOR SARAH ANSARI
- PROFESSOR SCOTT NICHOLAS REDFORD
- Professor Javed Majeed
- Professor Prashant Kidambi
- Professor Simon Charles Kaner
- Professor Surya P Subedi
- Professor Susan Whitfield
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £528k | £574k |
| 31/12/2023 | £540k | £664k |
| 31/12/2022 | £528k | £603k |
| 31/12/2021 | £470k | £550k |
| 31/12/2020 | £413k | £515k |
Common questions
Is ROYAL ASIATIC SOCIETY OF GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held free reserves of £4,061,334 against a policy target of three months of unrestricted charitable expenditure, which the trustees consider sufficient to cover support and governance costs. Per the trustees' report, the charity achieved a net profit of £17,361 for the year, driven by reduced charitable expenditure and an increase in net gains on investments, resulting in a sound financial position. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by UHY Hacker Young.
What does the highest-paid employee of ROYAL ASIATIC SOCIETY OF GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND earn?
Per its FY2024 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the more than £60,000 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.
Who funds ROYAL ASIATIC SOCIETY OF GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND?
Funders whose own accounts filings name ROYAL ASIATIC SOCIETY OF GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND as a grant recipient include THE PAUL MELLON CENTRE FOR STUDIES IN BRITISH ART.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE PAUL MELLON CENTRE FOR STUDIES IN BRITISH ART | FY2023 | £8k | Publication Grants |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE NATIONAL MANUSCRIPTS CONSERVATION TRUST | 2 | £21k |
| THE JULIA RAUSING TRUST | 1 | £1.4m |
| THE SINO-BRITISH FELLOWSHIP TRUST | 1 | £231k |
| THE HEALTH FOUNDATION | 1 | £150k |
| THE NUFFIELD FOUNDATION | 1 | £66k |
| THE JOHN S COHEN FOUNDATION | 1 | £18k |
| ALTAJIR TRUST | 1 | £13k |
| DEVELOPMENTS IN LITERACY UK (UK) | 1 | £10k |
Charities like this
- ASIA HOUSE
- THE ROYAL ECONOMIC SOCIETY
- THE ORIENTAL CERAMIC SOCIETY
- AL-ASR SCHOLASTIC RESEARCH ESTABLISHMENT LONDON UK
- THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF LONDON FOR IMPROVING NATURAL KNOWLEDGE (COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE ROYAL SOCIETY)
- ART ASIA TRUST LIMITED
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROYAL ASIATIC SOCIETY OF GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND | £528k | more than £60,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ASIA HOUSE | £2.4m | — | 3 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE ROYAL ECONOMIC SOCIETY | £2.4m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| THE ORIENTAL CERAMIC SOCIETY | £121k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| AL-ASR SCHOLASTIC RESEARCH ESTABLISHMENT LONDON UK | £119k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF LONDON FOR IMPROVING NATURAL KNOWLEDGE (COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE ROYAL SOCIETY) | £157.6m | — | 52 | above | — | no doubt |