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National Institute For African Studies

Nias

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
1156464
Status
Registered
Registered
March 31, 2014
Legal form
CIO

Address

Address
NIAS
CASTLE HILL HOUSE
12 CASTLE HILL
WINDSOR
BERKSHIRE
SL4 1PD

Activities

We strive to accurately represent the voices & aspirations of the people of the United kingdom on Africa, as well as, champion our cause that research, policy and practice ought to be coordinated to produce real benefits for the poor in society. We do this by engaging in quality research, projects, policy reflections and disseminating information to stakeholders for solving key challenges.

Objects: For The Public Benefit, The Prevention And Relief Of Poverty, In Particular But Not Exclusively In Africa, By:- Commissioning And Conducting Research Into Sustainable Poverty Alleviation Options In Subjects Including Agriculture, International Trade, Sustainable Infrastructure, African Arts And Culture And Other Matters That May Contribute To The Relief Of Poverty;- Advancing Education In Sustainable Poverty Relief Through Conducting Training Seminars, Conferences, Debates And Media Work; And- Publishing And Commenting On Policy Developments In The Field Of Poverty Alleviation.in Furtherance Of This Object But Not Otherwise, The Trustees Shall Have Powerto Engage In Political Activity Provided That The Trustees Are Satisfied That The Proposed Activities Will Further The Purposes Of The Charity To An Extent Justified By The Resources Committed And The Activity Is Not The Dominant Means By Which The Charity Carried Out Its Objects.

Classification

How
Provides Human Resources, Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Sponsors Or Undertakes Research, Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body, Other Charitable Activities
What
Education/training, The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives, The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty, Overseas Aid/famine Relief, Arts/culture/heritage/science, Economic/community Development/employment, Human Rights/religious Or Racial Harmony/equality Or Diversity, Other Charitable Purposes
Who
People Of A Particular Ethnic Or Racial Origin, Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies, Other Defined Groups, The General Public/mankind

Areas of operation

Region
Throughout England And Wales

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure
March 31, 2025 £327,104 £261,759
March 31, 2024 £326,755 £291,181
March 31, 2023 £128,370 £219,380
March 31, 2022 £93,154 £165,354
March 31, 2021 £294,529 £285,318

Trustees

Name Appointed
Luke Kwamya (Chair) April 22, 2013
Chandrakant Shah July 1, 2024
Olufemi Jolaoso April 29, 2014