Is British Association for Chinese Studies a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists British Association for Chinese Studies as a registered charity (number 273023) 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 British Association for Chinese Studies's charity number?

British Association for Chinese Studies's charity number is 273023. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

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Registered charity · No. 273023

British Association for Chinese Studies

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

British Association for Chinese Studies is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training.

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What are the key facts about British Association for Chinese Studies?

Reported income · year ending 2025-08-31: £7,496
Reported spending · year ending 2025-08-31: £1,135
Registered charity number: 273023
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): University of Sheffield
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.bacsuk.org.uk

Quick answer

British Association for Chinese Studies (number 273023) 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 British Association for Chinese Studies do?

Promotes the interests and priorities of Chinese studies in the UK at all levels; offers advice and support for people and institutions involved in the study of China incl. universities, schools, museums etc.; liaises with Area Studies organisations, government, funding bodies incl. HEFCE, AHRC & EHRC, business organisations; organises an Annual Conference (Sept) and publishes annual Bulletin.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for British Association for Chinese Studies

Answers British Association for Chinese Studies gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, 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 British Association for Chinese Studies as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 18 April 1977
Also known as: B a C S
Where it says it operates: Throughout England and Wales · Scotland

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Other Defined Groups.

Reported activities: Provides Advocacy/advice/information.

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.

What causes is British Association for Chinese Studies registered for?

Education/training

Why is there no Clarity Score for British Association for Chinese Studies yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score British Association for Chinese Studies. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to British Association for Chinese Studies?

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Frequently asked questions

Is British Association for Chinese Studies a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists British Association for Chinese Studies as a registered charity (number 273023) 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 British Association for Chinese Studies's charity number?: British Association for Chinese Studies's charity number is 273023. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 273023?: Search 273023 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.
What does British Association for Chinese Studies do?: Promotes the interests and priorities of Chinese studies in the UK at all levels; offers advice and support for people and institutions involved in the study of China incl. universities, schools, museums etc.; liaises with Area Studies organisations, government, funding bodies incl. HEFCE, AHRC & EHRC, business organisations; organises an Annual Conference (Sept) and publishes annual Bulletin.
Does British Association for Chinese Studies have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for British Association for Chinese Studies. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
How can I donate to British Association for Chinese Studies?: British Association for Chinese Studies's website listed in our register data is http://www.bacsuk.org.uk/. 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 British Association for Chinese Studies?: The register does not record British Association for Chinese Studies as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was British Association for Chinese Studies registered as a charity?: British Association for Chinese Studies was entered on the register on 18 April 1977.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.