Global China Academy
Analysis
Global China Academy is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in May 2022, 4 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, human rights/religious or racial harmony/equality or diversity and other charitable purposes, which this site groups under human rights and equality. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it sponsors or undertakes research.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Global China Academy reported income of £32k and spending of £31k, spending 98% of its income. Across the 3 years on record, from March 2023 to March 2025, income grew from £21k to £32k (+56%), an average of +25% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2024, when income rose by 71%. Over the whole period it spent 100% of the income it received.
Among 700 England and Wales charities whose main cause is human rights and equality and that reported income, Global China Academy sits at the 44th percentile: it is larger than about 44% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 53rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Buganda UK (£32k), Openedge-Transforming Conflict (£32k) and Stoke-On-Trent Pride (£32k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The Global China Academy (GCA) is the only worldwide fellowship dedicated to Chinese-related studies. Led by its GCA fellows, it operates independently, publishing uncensored works on China through Global Century Press. The Academy provides a high-end platform for Global China Dialogue forums on global governance in all its aspects and also hosts occasional seminars.
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| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Buganda UK | London | £32k |
| Openedge-Transforming Conflict | East Sussex | £32k |
| Stoke-On-Trent Pride | Stoke-on-Trent | £32k |
| Creative Ageing Development Limited | Rochdale | £32k |