The International Association for the Study of Arabia
Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
The International Association for the Study of Arabia is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, environment/conservation/heritage.
The International Association for the Study of Arabia (number 1003272) 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 The International Association for the Study of Arabia do?
The BFSA/IASA promotes and funds research on all aspects of the Arabian Peninsula through awarding research grants, publishing monographs and a Bulletin, holding public lectures and conferences on specific subjects, as well as the "Seminar for Arabian Studies", the only the annual international conference on all aspects of Arabia, the proceedings of which are published annually.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The International Association for the Study of Arabia
Answers The International Association for the Study of Arabia gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 30 June 2025, 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 The International Association for the Study of Arabia 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
The International Association for the Study of Arabia's annual return for the year ending 30 June 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Also known as
International Association for the Study of Arabia
Previous names on the register
The British Foundation for the Study of Arabia; The Society for Arabian Studies
Where it says it operates
Throughout England · Bahrain · Kuwait · Oman · Qatar · Saudi Arabia · United Arab Emirates · Yemen
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Sponsors Or Undertakes Research.
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 The International Association for the Study of Arabia a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists The International Association for the Study of Arabia as a registered charity (number 1003272) 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 The International Association for the Study of Arabia's charity number?
The International Association for the Study of Arabia's charity number is 1003272. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
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What does The International Association for the Study of Arabia do?
The BFSA/IASA promotes and funds research on all aspects of the Arabian Peninsula through awarding research grants, publishing monographs and a Bulletin, holding public lectures and conferences on specific subjects, as well as the "Seminar for Arabian Studies", the only the annual international conference on all aspects of Arabia, the proceedings of which are published annually.
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How can I donate to The International Association for the Study of Arabia?
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Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to The International Association for the Study of Arabia?
The register records The International Association for the Study of Arabia 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.
Are The International Association for the Study of Arabia's trustees paid?
The International Association for the Study of Arabia's annual return for the year ending 30 June 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
What was The International Association for the Study of Arabia previously called?
The register lists these previous names for The International Association for the Study of Arabia: The British Foundation for the Study of Arabia; The Society for Arabian Studies.
When was The International Association for the Study of Arabia registered as a charity?
The International Association for the Study of Arabia was entered on the register on 20 June 1991.