--- title: "Royal Anthropological Institute of Great Britain and Ireland — check charity number 1195523 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Royal Anthropological Institute of Great Britain and Ireland a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1195523. General Charitable Purposes charity based in 50 Fitzroy Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/royal-anthropological-institute-of-great-britain-and-ireland-2 retrieved: 2026-08-24T15:10:22.676Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Royal Anthropological Institute of Great Britain and Ireland is a registered charity (number 1195523) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £1,441,038 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Royal Anthropological Institute of Great Britain and Ireland? Registered charity number 1195523 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location 50 Fitzroy Street Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £1,441,038 Website [www.therai.org.uk](https://www.therai.org.uk/) ## What does Royal Anthropological Institute of Great Britain and Ireland do? The Royal Anthropological Institute of Great Britain and Ireland (RAI) is the world's longest-established scholarly association dedicated to the furtherance of anthropology (the study of humankind) in its broadest and most inclusive sense. ## What causes is Royal Anthropological Institute of Great Britain and Ireland registered for? General Charitable PurposesArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Royal Anthropological Institute of Great Britain and Ireland yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Royal Anthropological Institute of Great Britain and Ireland 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=royal-anthropological-institute-of-great-britain-and-ireland-2&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://www.therai.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Royal Anthropological Institute of Great Britain and Ireland a legitimate charity? Yes. Royal Anthropological Institute of Great Britain and Ireland is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1195523) 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 Royal Anthropological Institute of Great Britain and Ireland's charity number? Royal Anthropological Institute of Great Britain and Ireland's charity number is 1195523. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1195523? Search 1195523 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 Royal Anthropological Institute of Great Britain and Ireland do? The Royal Anthropological Institute of Great Britain and Ireland (RAI) is the world's longest-established scholarly association dedicated to the furtherance of anthropology (the study of humankind) in its broadest and most inclusive sense. Does Royal Anthropological Institute of Great Britain and Ireland have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Royal Anthropological Institute of Great Britain and Ireland. 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 Royal Anthropological Institute of Great Britain and Ireland? Royal Anthropological Institute of Great Britain and Ireland's website is https://www.therai.org.uk/ — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on 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/1195523).