# British Institute for Libyan and Northern African Studies

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 259262 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/259262)
- Website: http://www.societyforlibyanstudies.org/
- Latest income: £0; spending £0
- What it funds: Arts / culture / heritage / science, Environment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Sponsors or undertakes research, Acts as an umbrella or resource body
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales
- Other names: The Libya Society (working); The Society for Libyan Studies (previous)
- Trustees: 10
- Last verified: 2026-11-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/british-institute-for-libyan-and-northern-african-studies-259262

To promote the study of the history, antiquities, culture, languages, literature, art, institutions, and customs of Libya and Northern Africa ;to provide facilities to this end by means of travel grants and the like;to organize and promote missions to Libya;to hold meetings, lectures and exhibitions and to publish periodicals and other literature pertaining to the Society's areas of interest

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £196k | £230k | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £187k | £149k | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £107k | £119k | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £106k | £120k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The promotion of Studies in regard to libya. (for details see rules)

## What it funds

British Institute for Libyan and Northern African Studies is registered under the Charity Commission purposes arts / culture / heritage / science and environment / conservation / heritage for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, sponsors or undertakes research and acts as an umbrella or resource body. In its latest reported year British Institute for Libyan and Northern African Studies reported income of £0 and spending of £0. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £617k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from British Institute for Libyan and Northern African Studies in its sources (last checked 6 Nov 2026). Its website (societyforlibyanstudies.org) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is British Institute for Libyan and Northern African Studies open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 6 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from British Institute for Libyan and Northern African Studies is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does British Institute for Libyan and Northern African Studies fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.

### Does British Institute for Libyan and Northern African Studies give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that British Institute for Libyan and Northern African Studies makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does British Institute for Libyan and Northern African Studies give each year?

The register does not break out British Institute for Libyan and Northern African Studies's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Mar 2025 was £0. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £123k a year.

### How large is British Institute for Libyan and Northern African Studies?

In its latest reported year British Institute for Libyan and Northern African Studies reported income of £0 and spending of £0.


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