# NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR AFRICAN STUDIES

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1156464
- **Other names:** NIAS
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** CIO
- **Registered:** March 31, 2014
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1156464


## Contact

- **Address:** NIAS, CASTLE HILL HOUSE, 12 CASTLE HILL, WINDSOR, BERKSHIRE
- **Postcode:** SL4 1PD
- **Phone:** 02087209365
- **Email:** info@africanstudies.org.uk
- **Website:** www.africanstudies.org.uk



## Activities

**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.

**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.




## 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

- Throughout England And Wales



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £327104 | £261759 | — | — |
| March 31, 2024 | £326755 | £291181 | — | — |
| March 31, 2023 | £128370 | £219380 | — | — |
| March 31, 2022 | £93154 | £165354 | — | — |
| March 31, 2021 | £294529 | £285318 | — | — |



## Trustees

- **LUKE KWAMYA** (Chair) — appointed April 22, 2013
- Chandrakant Shah — appointed July 1, 2024
- OLUFEMI JOLAOSO — appointed April 29, 2014