Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain and Ireland
Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain and Ireland is a registered charity in England & Wales working in education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, environment/conservation/heritage, based in London.
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Key facts
- Registered charity number
- 209629
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- Other
- Location
- London
- Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)
- £528,077
- Website
- www.royalasiaticsociety.org
What the charity does
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.
Registered causes
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain and Ireland a legitimate charity?
- Yes. Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain and Ireland is a registered charity (number 209629) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register.
- What does Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain and Ireland do?
- 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.
- How can I donate to Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain and Ireland?
- Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain and Ireland's website is http://www.royalasiaticsociety.org — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.
Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-18, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.