British Association for Islamic Studies
Analysis
British Association for Islamic Studies is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Oxford. It was registered in November 2021, 5 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, which this site groups under education and training. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides services.
In the financial year ending November 2025, British Association for Islamic Studies reported income of £22k and spending of £18k, spending 82% of its income. Across the 4 years on record, from November 2022 to November 2025, income grew from £19k to £22k (+15%), an average of +4.8% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to November 2025, when income rose by 19%. Over the whole period it spent 109% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, British Association for Islamic Studies sits at the 54th percentile: it is larger than about 54% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 46th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Gidea Park Primary School Parent/Teacher Association (£22k), 7th Crawley Scout Group (£22k) and Corsham Primary School Parent Teacher Association (£22k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
BRAIS encourages and enhances scholarly exchange, co-operation and output by hosting an annual conference for Islamic Studies scholars and students across the UK as well as focused workshops, networking events and prizes. In addition, BRAIS operates a members contact list and social media platforms allowing Islamic Studies specialists to seek advice, support and feedback from their peers.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Gidea Park Primary School Parent/Teacher Association | Romford | £22k |
| 7th Crawley Scout Group | West Sussex | £22k |
| Corsham Primary School Parent Teacher Association | Wiltshire | £22k |
| St John's Primary School Parent Teacher Association | Essex | £22k |