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title: "The Society for the Promotion of Byzantine Studies — charity 289207 | CharityCompare"
description: "The Society for the Promotion of Byzantine Studies (charity 289207): income £9,777 (2024). Registration, accounts, Gift Aid and official sources."
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Registered charity · No. 289207

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# The Society for the Promotion of Byzantine Studies

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

The Society for the Promotion of Byzantine Studies is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, environment/conservation/heritage.

Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated

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At a glance · official register

## What are the key facts about The Society for the Promotion of Byzantine Studies?

Reported income · year ending 2024-12-31

£9,777

Reported spending · year ending 2024-12-31

£8,491

Registered charity number

289207

Status in source extract

Registered

Charity type

Other

Register contact address detail (not service area)

Medieval History Department

Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC)

Yes

Website

[www.byzantium.ac.uk](http://www.byzantium.ac.uk/)

Quick answer

The Society for the Promotion of Byzantine Studies (number 289207) 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 Society for the Promotion of Byzantine Studies do?

Produces annual Bulletin.Promotes annual Symposium of Byzantine Studies in the UK.Produces regular newletters for members.Dispenses small grants to further Byzantine studies in the UK.

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

From the annual return

## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Society for the Promotion of Byzantine Studies

Answers The Society for the Promotion of Byzantine 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 records The Society for the Promotion of Byzantine 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. [Work out your Gift Aid](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/gift-aid-calculator)

### Registration details

Registered as a charity

17 April 1984

Where it says it operates

Throughout England and Wales · Scotland · Northern Ireland

## Who it supports and how it works

**Reported beneficiaries:** Other Defined Groups.

**Reported activities:** Makes Grants To Individuals; Makes Grants To Organisations; 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.

## What causes is The Society for the Promotion of Byzantine Studies registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage

## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Society for the Promotion of Byzantine Studies yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The Society for the Promotion of Byzantine 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.
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## What should you check before donating to The Society for the Promotion of Byzantine Studies?

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[Visit charity website](http://www.byzantium.ac.uk/)

## Frequently asked questions

Is The Society for the Promotion of Byzantine Studies a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists The Society for the Promotion of Byzantine Studies as a registered charity (number 289207) 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 Society for the Promotion of Byzantine Studies's charity number?

The Society for the Promotion of Byzantine Studies's charity number is 289207. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 289207?

Search 289207 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 The Society for the Promotion of Byzantine Studies do?

Produces annual Bulletin.Promotes annual Symposium of Byzantine Studies in the UK.Produces regular newletters for members.Dispenses small grants to further Byzantine studies in the UK.

Does The Society for the Promotion of Byzantine Studies have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Society for the Promotion of Byzantine 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 The Society for the Promotion of Byzantine Studies?

The Society for the Promotion of Byzantine Studies's website listed in our register data is http://www.byzantium.ac.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 The Society for the Promotion of Byzantine Studies?

The register records The Society for the Promotion of Byzantine 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.

When was The Society for the Promotion of Byzantine Studies registered as a charity?

The Society for the Promotion of Byzantine Studies was entered on the register on 17 April 1984.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04,
used under the
[Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/).
Always verify current details on the
[official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=289207&subId=0).