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Independent examiner’s report to the trustees of International Association for the Study of Arabia, charity number 1003272 (England & Wales)
I report on the accounts for the year ended 30" June 2025.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation ofthe accounts. The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this period (under Section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is required.
Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subject to audit under company law and is eligible for independent examination, it is my responsibility to:
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examine the accounts under Section 145 of the 2011 Act
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to follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission (under Section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act); and
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to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of the independent examiner’s report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commission, An examination includes a review ofthe accounting records kept by the charity comparison ofthe accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts. and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to Whether the accounts present a “true and fair view" and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statements below.
Independent examiner’s statement
In connection with my examination. no matter has come to my attention:
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(1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that, in any material respect, the requirements
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to keep accounting records in accordance with Section 130 of the 2011 Act: and
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to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and to comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act
have not been met; or
(2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Ms E Crighton GBM Accountants Ltd 19b Front Street Sacriston County Durham DH7 6JS
16" March 2026
International Association for the Study of Arabia Accounts to 30th June 2025
Income & Expenditure Account
| 025 | 025 | 024 | 024 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General | Designated | General | Designated | |||
| Funds | Funds | Total | Funds | Funds | Total | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Income | ||||||
| Subscriptions | 3355 | 0 | 3355 | 5698 | 0 | 5698 |
| Seminar income (net) | 0 | 27490 | 27490 | 0 | 22799 | 22799 |
| Grants | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donations | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gift aid | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| --------------- | --------------- | --------------- | --------------- | --------------- | --------------- | |
| 3355 | 27490 | 30845 | 5698 | 22799 | 28497 | |
| Expenditure | ||||||
| Outreach costs | 11500 | 0 | 11500 | 2000 | 0 | 2000 |
| Secretarial and administration | 2663 | 0 | 2663 | 1061 | 0 | 1061 |
| Accountancy | 0 | 0 | 0 | 120 | 0 | 120 |
| Grants | 7918 | 0 | 7918 | 3943 | 0 | 3943 |
| Website | 1361 | 0 | 1361 | 455 | 0 | 455 |
| --------------- | --------------- | --------------- | --------------- | --------------- | --------------- | |
| 23442 | 0 | 23442 | 7579 | 0 | 7579 | |
| Transfers between funds | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| --------------- | --------------- | --------------- | --------------- | --------------- | --------------- | |
| Surplus/(Deficit) for the year | -20087 | 27490 | 7403 | -1881 | 22799 | 20918 |
| ========= | ========= | ========= | ========= | ========= | ========= | |
| Income & Expenditure Account - Seminar | ||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | |||||
| Notes | £ | £ | ||||
| Income | ||||||
| Registration fees | 28118 | 22536 | ||||
| Accomodation | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Donations & sundries | 0 | 13950 | ||||
| --------------- | --------------- | |||||
| 28118 | 36486 | |||||
| Expenditure | ||||||
| Secretarial and administration | 0 | 2967 | ||||
| Stationery and printing costs | 557 | 0 | ||||
| Paypal fees | 71 | 0 | ||||
| Accomodation costs | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Travel costs | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Refreshments | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Copyediting | 0 | 6220 | ||||
| Editor's fees | 0 | 4500 | ||||
| Sundry expenses | 0 | 0 | ||||
| --------------- | --------------- | |||||
| 628 | 13687 | |||||
| --------------- | --------------- | |||||
| Surplus/(Deficit) for the year | 27490 | 22799 | ||||
| ========= | ========= |
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The International Association for the Study of Arabia
Trustees Annual Report for the Year Ended 30 June 2025
Section A - Reference & administrative details
Registered Charity Number
1003272
Principal Address
61 Croham Road South Croydon Surrey CR2 7HE
Trustees
Dr Peter Magee Mr Simon Alderson Ms Amy Laura Crossman Dr John Albert Noel Brehony CMG Dr Robert Andrew Carter Prof. Timothy Insoll Dr William Deadman Dr Derek John Kennet Ms Carolyn Patricia Perry Dr Salman Ahmed Almahari Dr Ahmad Al-Jallad Dr Clive Holes FBA Dr Jose Cristobal Carvajal Lopez Dr Julian Jansen Van Rensburg
Chairperson Treasurer Secretary
The International Association for the Study of Arabia
Trustees Annual Report for the Year Ended 30 June 2025
Section B - Structure, governance & management
| Type of governing document: | Constitution |
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| How is the charity is constituted: | Association |
| Trustee selection method: | Election by membership |
Section C - Objectives and activities
Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document:
To advance public education by promoting the study of and research relating to the Arabian Peninsula and in particular it's history, antiquities, archaeology, ethnography, languages, literature, art, culture, customs, geography, geology and natural history.
Summary of the main objectives undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects:
Lectures, publications, grants issued for fieldwork and other research. The trustees have read and are aware of their responsibilities with regard to Charity Commission advice on public benefit and this is reviewed annually.
Section D - Achievements and performance
Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year:
Published the annual bulletin, issued fieldwork grants to individual researchers, organised lectures and held an international seminar.
The International Association for the Study of Arabia
Trustees Annual Report for the Year Ended 30 June 2025
Section E - Financial review
There was a substantial surplus made by the seminar this year, which helps to keep the reserves high which will cover future expenditure.
Brief statement of the charity's policy on reserves:
The charity has historically held at least one year's expenditure in reserves. There is a restricted fund holding the funds donated to run the annual seminar.
Details of any funds materially in deficit:
None.
Section F - Other optional information
None.
Section G- Declaration
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustee's report above. Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees:
Signature:
Full Name: Simon Alderson Position: Treasurer Date: 27th March 2026