--- title: "Institute for East West Strategic Studies — check charity number 1068421 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Institute for East West Strategic Studies a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1068421. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Hunting Way. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/institute-for-east-west-strategic-studies retrieved: 2026-08-23T09:32:28.987Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Institute for East West Strategic Studies is a registered charity (number 1068421) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £12,000 (year ending 2025-01-01). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Institute for East West Strategic Studies? Registered charity number 1068421 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Hunting Way Latest income (year ending 2025-01-01) £12,000 ## What does Institute for East West Strategic Studies do? THE CHARITY WAS CREATED IN 1997 AND OPERATES UNDER THE SHORTER NAME OF RIESS. IT HOLDS PERIODIC SEMINARS AT APETHORPE PALACE (PE85DJ) ON EAST WEST STRATEGIC RELATIONS AND HAS STRONG ASSOCIATION WITH OXFORD UNIVERSITY AND CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY. ## What causes is Institute for East West Strategic Studies registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Institute for East West Strategic Studies yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Institute for East West Strategic Studies is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=institute-for-east-west-strategic-studies&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Institute for East West Strategic Studies a legitimate charity? Yes. Institute for East West Strategic Studies is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1068421) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Institute for East West Strategic Studies's charity number? Institute for East West Strategic Studies's charity number is 1068421. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1068421? Search 1068421 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does Institute for East West Strategic Studies do? THE CHARITY WAS CREATED IN 1997 AND OPERATES UNDER THE SHORTER NAME OF RIESS. IT HOLDS PERIODIC SEMINARS AT APETHORPE PALACE (PE85DJ) ON EAST WEST STRATEGIC RELATIONS AND HAS STRONG ASSOCIATION WITH OXFORD UNIVERSITY AND CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY. Does Institute for East West Strategic Studies have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Institute for East West Strategic Studies. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to Institute for East West Strategic Studies? Institute for East West Strategic Studies does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1068421).