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African Studies Association of the United Kingdom is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, other charitable purposes.
African Studies Association of the United Kingdom (number 313561) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.
What does African Studies Association of the United Kingdom do?
The Association was active in holding its conference in Birmingham in 2018 - attracting 800 delegates - its largest to date. The organisation was also closely involved with the British Academy, supporting Writing Workshops in a range of locations including Accra, Lagos, Luanda, Nairobi, and Lalibela.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for African Studies Association of the United Kingdom
Answers African Studies Association of the United Kingdom gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 December 2024, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register does not record African Studies Association of the United Kingdom as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
African Studies Association of the United Kingdom's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2024 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
Throughout England and Wales
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Makes Grants To Organisations; Sponsors Or Undertakes Research; Other Charitable Activities.
Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.
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Is African Studies Association of the United Kingdom a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists African Studies Association of the United Kingdom as a registered charity (number 313561) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is African Studies Association of the United Kingdom's charity number?
African Studies Association of the United Kingdom's charity number is 313561. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 313561?
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What does African Studies Association of the United Kingdom do?
The Association was active in holding its conference in Birmingham in 2018 - attracting 800 delegates - its largest to date. The organisation was also closely involved with the British Academy, supporting Writing Workshops in a range of locations including Accra, Lagos, Luanda, Nairobi, and Lalibela.
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How can I donate to African Studies Association of the United Kingdom?
African Studies Association of the United Kingdom's website listed in our register data is http://www.asauk.net. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to African Studies Association of the United Kingdom?
The register does not record African Studies Association of the United Kingdom as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Are African Studies Association of the United Kingdom's trustees paid?
African Studies Association of the United Kingdom's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2024 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was African Studies Association of the United Kingdom registered as a charity?
African Studies Association of the United Kingdom was entered on the register on 3 November 1966.