Royal Anthropological Institute of Great Britain and Ireland
Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
Royal Anthropological Institute of Great Britain and Ireland is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training.
Royal Anthropological Institute of Great Britain and Ireland (number 246269) 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 Royal Anthropological Institute of Great Britain and Ireland do?
The Royal Anthropological Institute of Great Britain and Ireland (RAI) is the world's longest-established scholarly association dedicated to the furtherance of anthropology (the study of humankind) in its broadest and most inclusive sense.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Royal Anthropological Institute of Great Britain and Ireland
Answers Royal Anthropological Institute of Great Britain and Ireland 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 records Royal Anthropological Institute of Great Britain and Ireland 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. Work out your Gift Aid
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Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Other Defined Groups; The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Makes Grants To Organisations; Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space; Provides Services; Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Sponsors Or Undertakes Research; Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body.
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.
Linked funds and trusts
The register records these funds under parent charity number 246269. They are not counted as separate charity registrations in this directory. Check each linked record for its purposes.
What causes is Royal Anthropological Institute of Great Britain and Ireland registered for?
Education/training
Why is there no Clarity Score for Royal Anthropological Institute of Great Britain and Ireland yet?
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Is Royal Anthropological Institute of Great Britain and Ireland a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Royal Anthropological Institute of Great Britain and Ireland as a registered charity (number 246269) 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 Royal Anthropological Institute of Great Britain and Ireland's charity number?
Royal Anthropological Institute of Great Britain and Ireland's charity number is 246269. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 246269?
Search 246269 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 Royal Anthropological Institute of Great Britain and Ireland do?
The Royal Anthropological Institute of Great Britain and Ireland (RAI) is the world's longest-established scholarly association dedicated to the furtherance of anthropology (the study of humankind) in its broadest and most inclusive sense.
Does Royal Anthropological Institute of Great Britain and Ireland have reviews and complaints?
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How can I donate to Royal Anthropological Institute of Great Britain and Ireland?
Royal Anthropological Institute of Great Britain and Ireland's website listed in our register data is http://www.therai.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 Royal Anthropological Institute of Great Britain and Ireland?
The register records Royal Anthropological Institute of Great Britain and Ireland 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.
When was Royal Anthropological Institute of Great Britain and Ireland registered as a charity?
Royal Anthropological Institute of Great Britain and Ireland was entered on the register on 4 October 1966. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 00022388).