The Royal African Society
- Country
- England & Wales
- Charity number
- 1062764
- Status
- Registered
- Registered
- June 10, 1997
- Legal form
- Other
- Area of benefit
- National
Address
- Address
- SOAS
10 Thornhaugh Street
London
Contact
- Phone
- 02070745176
- [email protected]
- Website
royalafricansociety.org
Activities
The RAS continued running its various programmes and publications in 2022, including African Affairs, African Arguments, the Africa APPG, Film Africa festival, public events programme and a high profile 120th anniversary celebration.
Objects: To Promote Within Our United Kingdom Of Great Britain And Northern Ireland, As Well As Other Countries, The Spread And Increase Of Knowledge Of The Peoples And Countries Of Africa; To Foster And Strengthen The Relationships Existing Between Our Said United Kingdom And The Various Countries And Peoples Of Africa; And To Encourage The Growth Of Interest In Africa Among The People Of Our Said United Kingdom And Among The People Of Other Countries.
Classification
- How
- Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body, Other Charitable Activities
- What
- Arts/culture/heritage/science, Other Charitable Purposes
- Who
- Children/young People, Other Defined Groups, The General Public/mankind
Areas of operation
- Country
- Northern Ireland, Scotland
- Region
- Throughout England And Wales
Finances
| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 31, 2024 | £765,160 | £1,119,251 | £36,095 | 10 |
| Dec. 31, 2023 | £599,496 | £821,509 | £383,737 | 10 |
| Dec. 31, 2022 | £1,037,032 | £860,984 | £577,926 | 9 |
| Dec. 31, 2021 | £651,471 | £676,567 | £438,489 | 8 |
| Dec. 31, 2020 | £520,458 | £563,952 | £428,373 | 8 |
Trustees
| Name | Appointed |
|---|---|
| Arunma Oteh (Chair) | July 23, 2021 |
| Adam Mahomed Habib | June 17, 2021 |
| Babajide Hussein Kehinde Olanrewaju | Oct. 8, 2012 |
| Babacar Ka | June 15, 2023 |
| Edward Hammond Rivers Marlow | June 15, 2023 |
| Gregory Lennox Torgeir Kronsten | June 26, 2014 |
| Geetha Tharmaratnam | April 30, 2019 |
| Hannah OLeary | June 15, 2023 |
| Nike Jonah | April 30, 2018 |
| Obinne Noora Felicia James | April 30, 2019 |
| Professor Philip Jonathan Clark | June 17, 2021 |
| Zinet Gina Din Kariuki | June 15, 2023 |