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Bath Royal Literary And Scientific Institution

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
304477
Status
Registered
Registered
Jan. 25, 1968
Legal form
Other
Area of benefit
City Of Bath

Address

Address
16-18 QUEEN SQUARE
BATH
BA1 2HN

Contact

Activities

The aim of the Institution is to promote, in the Bath and North East Somerset area, an interest in the arts and sciences, and to provide, through archives and collections, resources for education, research and enjoyment. This is aided by the provision of a variety of exhibitions and a diverse programme of lectures, discussions and meetings.

Objects: (1) (I)the Object Of The Charity Is The Promotion And Advancement, For The Public Benefit, Of Science, Literature And Art In The City Of Bath And Its Surrounding Areas By Such Means As The Trustee Thinks Fit, Including But Not Limited To:a) The Provision And Maintenance Of A Museum In Or Near The City Of Bath For The Display Of Exhibits Of Historical, Scientific, Literary Or Artistic Significance Or Interest;b) The Provision Of A Library, Lectures And Other Facilities For Education Relating To Literature, Science And Art; Andc) The Promotion Of Research Relating To Literature, Science And Art And The Publication Of The Useful Results Of That Research.(ii) If And In So Far As The Charity’s Items And Exhibits Are Not Immediately Required For The Object In Sub-Clause (I) Above, The Trustee May Advance Science, Literature And Art Anywhere In The World By Lending Items And Curating Travelling Exhibitions In Accordance With The Terms Specified In Clause 8.

Classification

How
Provides Human Resources, Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Sponsors Or Undertakes Research
What
Education/training, Arts/culture/heritage/science, Environment/conservation/heritage
Who
Children/young People, Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies, The General Public/mankind

Areas of operation

Local Authority
Bath And North East Somerset

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure Assets Employees Accounts
March 31, 2025 £457,005 £579,155 PDF
March 31, 2024 £671,050 £491,786 £3,873,291 7 PDF
March 31, 2023 £310,355 £327,649 PDF
March 31, 2022 £310,599 £328,145 PDF
March 31, 2021 £351,505 £330,296 PDF

Trustees

Name Appointed
Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution Trustees July 27, 1993