BRITISH SOCIETY FOR MIDDLE EASTERN STUDIES
Registration #1161206 · Registered
http://www.brismes.ac.ukoffice@brismes.org
71-75 SHELTON STREET COVENT GARDEN WC2H 9JQ
To encourage and promote interest and study of the Middle Eastern cultural region from the end of classical antiquity to the present day in particular but not exclusively through the dissemination of information and by the encouragement of co-operation amongst persons concerned with the scholarly study of the region.
Are you from BRITISH SOCIETY FOR MIDDLE EASTERN STUDIES? Upgrade to a Pro Profile to add your logo, description, and a direct donate button.
About BRITISH SOCIETY FOR MIDDLE EASTERN STUDIES
BRITISH SOCIETY FOR MIDDLE EASTERN STUDIES is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 1161206). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Verified" rating with a CharityScore of 80/100 — a well-rated and transparent charity that meets strong governance standards. This indicates a reliable charity with strong fundamentals across most of our assessment criteria. In its most recent reporting year (2024), BRITISH SOCIETY FOR MIDDLE EASTERN STUDIES reported a total income of £141,487 and total expenditure of £164,046, a spending ratio of 116% indicating a strong proportion of funds directed to charitable work. According to the Charity Commission register, BRITISH SOCIETY FOR MIDDLE EASTERN STUDIES describes its activities as follows: To encourage and promote interest and study of the Middle Eastern cultural region from the end of classical antiquity to the present day in particular but not exclusively through the dissemination of information and by the encouragement of co-operation amongst persons concerned with the scholarly study of the region. Our analysis found no significant governance concerns for BRITISH SOCIETY FOR MIDDLE EASTERN STUDIES. No regulatory actions, filing failures, or financial anomalies were detected in the available public data. This profile is based on data publicly available from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated periodically as new filings are processed. CharityScore UK provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence — we are not affiliated with this charity or any government body.

Want a detailed Benchmark Report for BRITISH SOCIETY FOR MIDDLE EASTERN STUDIES?
Get a 4-page PDF report comparing this charity to similar organisations — including trustee count, spending ratio, income benchmarks, a live website audit, and personalised recommendations for improving visibility and score.
Request Free ReportScore Breakdown
Financial History
Latest spending ratio: 115.9% of income spent on charitable work
| Year | Income | Spending | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £141,487 | £164,046 | 116% |
Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026