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The Royal Institute Of Philosophy

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
313834
Status
Registered
Registered
Oct. 7, 1963
Legal form
Charitable company
Area of benefit
Not Defined

Address

Address
Room 283
Senate House
Malet Street
London
WC1E 7HU

Activities

We are devoted to creating, sharing and enabling philosophical thinking. We empower the curious of all ages and backgrounds to think about fundamental questions. We encourage a better understanding of our world and our place in it.. We look to actively support this work through grant giving programmes and a series of public lectures across the UK, encouraging positive access for many.

Objects: 3.1 The Object Is To Advance The Education Of The Public In The Subject Of Philosophy By: 3.1.1 Organising And Promoting The Teaching, Discussion; And Research In The Subject Of Philosophical Studies; 3.1.2 Providing Opportunities For The Study Of Philosophy And Any Subject Cognate Or Allied To The Study Of Philosophy; 3.1.3 Arranging Lectures, Class Teaching, Seminars, Public Meetings, Conferences And Discussions; 3.1.4 Establishing, Controlling, Managing And Carrying On Colleges, Halls, Schools, Lecture Rooms And Opportunities For Study And Research; 3.1.5 Establishing And Awarding Professorships, Fellowships, Lectureships, Readerships, Scholarships, Exhibitions, Prizes, Granting Certificates And Conducting Examinations In Connection With Philosophical Subjects. 3.1.6 Promoting And Undertaking Such Other Activities Which Promote The Object And Which The Executive Committee In Their Absolute Discretion Determine.

Classification

How
Makes Grants To Individuals, Makes Grants To Organisations, Sponsors Or Undertakes Research
What
Education/training, Arts/culture/heritage/science, Recreation
Who
Children/young People, Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies, The General Public/mankind

Areas of operation

Country
Northern Ireland, Scotland
Region
Throughout England And Wales

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure Assets Employees Accounts
July 31, 2025 £469,318 £565,447 — — PDF MD
July 31, 2024 £576,113 £554,728 £1,633,417 2 PDF
July 31, 2023 £494,996 £515,155 — — PDF
July 31, 2022 £449,289 £524,931 — — PDF
July 31, 2021 £470,737 £389,211 — — PDF

Trustees

Name Appointed
DR Sarah Sawyer Dec. 13, 2016
Dr Constantinos Sandis Dec. 11, 2020
Dr David Edmonds Dec. 21, 2022
Dr James Wilson Dec. 21, 2022
Dr Lea Cecile Salje March 29, 2021
Dr Rachel Wiseman May 21, 2019
Dr SARAH BETH LORD Dec. 11, 2020
Professor Ben Andrew Colburn Dec. 11, 2020
Professor Hallvard Lillehammer July 13, 2023
Professor Lucy O'Brien Dec. 14, 2018
Professor Susan James July 13, 2023