The British Irish Association
Analysis
The British Irish Association is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Oxford. It was registered in June 2021, 5 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, economic/community development/employment and human rights/religious or racial harmony/equality or diversity, which this site groups under human rights and equality. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending December 2025, The British Irish Association reported income of £188k and spending of £129k, leaving 31% of income unspent that year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2025, when income rose by 25%. Over the whole period it spent 68% of the income it received.
Among 700 England and Wales charities whose main cause is human rights and equality and that reported income, The British Irish Association sits at the 71st percentile: it is larger than about 71% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 80th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Migrant English Support Hub (£187k), All Ways Network (Awn) (£191k) and Portsmouth Pride Trust (£186k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The purpose of the BIA is to promote the advancement of education in international political affairs, the arts and social sciences in the United Kingdom and Ireland by increasing mutual knowledge and understanding between the peoples of Great Britain, Ireland and Northern Ireland, particularly by bringing together leading representatives of the worlds of culture, politics, education and business.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Migrant English Support Hub | Leeds | £187k |
| All Ways Network (Awn) | London | £191k |
| Portsmouth Pride Trust | Commercial Road | £186k |
| Nottingham Muslim Women's Network | Nottingham | £193k |