# Royal Anthropological Institute of Great Britain and Ireland

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 246269 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/246269)
- Company number: 00022388
- Website: https://www.therai.org.uk
- Latest income: £0; spending £0
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: Other defined groups, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides buildings / facilities / open space, Provides services, Provides advocacy / advice / information, Sponsors or undertakes research, Acts as an umbrella or resource body
- Area of operation: Throughout England, Ireland, Scotland, Northern Ireland
- Other names: R A I (working)
- Trustees: 16
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/royal-anthropological-institute-of-great-britain-and-ireland

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.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Apr 2026 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 30 Apr 2025 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 30 Apr 2024 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 30 Apr 2023 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 30 Apr 2022 | £1.17m | £919k | £0 |

## Charitable objects

> The promotion of the study of the science of man.

## What it funds

Royal Anthropological Institute of Great Britain and Ireland is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides buildings / facilities / open space, provides services, provides advocacy / advice / information, sponsors or undertakes research and acts as an umbrella or resource body. In its latest reported year Royal Anthropological Institute of Great Britain and Ireland reported income of £0 and spending of £0. Over its last 5 reported years, to 30 Apr 2026, it spent £919k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England, Ireland, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Royal Anthropological Institute of Great Britain and Ireland in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (therai.org.uk) 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 Royal Anthropological Institute of Great Britain and Ireland open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Royal Anthropological Institute of Great Britain and Ireland is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Royal Anthropological Institute of Great Britain and Ireland fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England, Ireland, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

### Does Royal Anthropological Institute of Great Britain and Ireland give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Royal Anthropological Institute of Great Britain and Ireland makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does Royal Anthropological Institute of Great Britain and Ireland give each year?

The register does not break out Royal Anthropological Institute of Great Britain and Ireland's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 30 Apr 2026 was £0. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £184k a year.

### How large is Royal Anthropological Institute of Great Britain and Ireland?

In its latest reported year Royal Anthropological Institute of Great Britain and Ireland reported income of £0 and spending of £0.


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