British Institute for Libyan and Northern African Studies
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British Institute for Libyan and Northern African Studies is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include arts/culture/heritage/science, environment/conservation/heritage.
British Institute for Libyan and Northern African Studies (number 259262) 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 Institute for Libyan and Northern African Studies do?
To promote the study of the history, antiquities, culture, languages, literature, art, institutions, and customs of Libya and Northern Africa ;to provide facilities to this end by means of travel grants and the like;to organize and promote missions to Libya;to hold meetings, lectures and exhibitions and to publish periodicals and other literature pertaining to the Society's areas of interest
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
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Registration details
Registered as a charity
Also known as
The Libya Society
Previous names on the register
The Society for Libyan Studies
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; Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body.
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Is British Institute for Libyan and Northern African Studies a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists British Institute for Libyan and Northern African Studies as a registered charity (number 259262) 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.
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British Institute for Libyan and Northern African Studies's charity number is 259262. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
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What does British Institute for Libyan and Northern African Studies do?
To promote the study of the history, antiquities, culture, languages, literature, art, institutions, and customs of Libya and Northern Africa ;to provide facilities to this end by means of travel grants and the like;to organize and promote missions to Libya;to hold meetings, lectures and exhibitions and to publish periodicals and other literature pertaining to the Society's areas of interest
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Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to British Institute for Libyan and Northern African Studies?
The register records British Institute for Libyan and Northern African Studies as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
What was British Institute for Libyan and Northern African Studies previously called?
The register lists this previous name for British Institute for Libyan and Northern African Studies: The Society for Libyan Studies.
When was British Institute for Libyan and Northern African Studies registered as a charity?
British Institute for Libyan and Northern African Studies was entered on the register on 21 January 1970.