The British Institute of Florence
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Promotion of cross cultural understanding between Italy and the English-speaking world; organisation of cultural activities; teaching of Italian language and culture; teaching of English language and culture; teaching of History of Art and fine art; maintenance of Library and Archive.
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GiveRadar's verified records show The British Institute of Florence with a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the Charity Commission.
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 95% of the 19,540 arts & culture charities in the United Kingdom with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- Established in 1984, it predates 79% of the arts & culture charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- GiveRadar's profile for The British Institute of Florence draws on its financial disclosures and its registration, in line with the typical arts & culture charities in the United Kingdom it tracks. View this cohort
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- a donation page
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Filing history
5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. THE BRITISH INSTITUTE OF FLORENCE is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
THE BRITISH INSTITUTE OF FLORENCE is in United Kingdom, a TGE (Transnational Giving Europe) member country. Dutch donors can route gifts via Stichting Transnational Giving Europe to receive Dutch ANBI-equivalent deductibility, subject to TGE's 5% pass-through fee.
THE BRITISH INSTITUTE OF FLORENCE is registered in United Kingdom. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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Leadership & board
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How it stacks up against peers
Compared with 8 similar arts & culture charities in United Kingdom.
Cause areas in United Kingdom
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Sources and verification
- Officers and trustees
- Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities · 10 disclosed in the public registry.
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Frequently asked questions about The British Institute of Florence
The British Institute of Florence is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Lungarno Guicciardini, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1984 and has been operating for 42 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 76/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £2M in annual revenue. 10 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Based on official filings, The British Institute of Florence has £2M in annual revenue. It allocates 99% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 77% for arts & culture charities in United Kingdom. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £814K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Promotion of cross cultural understanding between Italy and the English-speaking world; organisation of cultural activities; teaching of Italian language and culture; teaching of English language and culture; teaching of History of Art and fine art; maintenance of Library and Archive. The British Institute of Florence is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1984.
The British Institute of Florence is an unincorporated association, a group of people who agree to come together for a common charitable purpose. This is the simplest legal structure: it has no separate legal identity, so contracts and property must be held by individual trustees on behalf of the charity.
The British Institute of Florence's registered charity number is 290647. You can use it to look up the organization on the Charity Commission register.
The British Institute of Florence is located in Lungarno Guicciardini, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1984 and has been active for 42 years.
The British Institute of Florence is based in Lungarno Guicciardini. The Charity Commission for England and Wales (CCEW) is the primary regulator. Scotland has its own regulator (OSCR), and Northern Ireland has the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). A charity registered with the CCEW may operate across the whole of the UK or internationally.
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Quick facts about The British Institute of Florence
- What is The British Institute of Florence?
- The British Institute of Florence is a arts & culture unincorporated association based in Lungarno Guicciardini, United Kingdom. Promotion of cross cultural understanding between Italy and the English-speaking world; organisation of cultural activities; teaching of Italian language and culture; teaching of English language and culture; teaching of History of Art and fine art; maintenance of Library and Archive.
- When was The British Institute of Florence founded?
- The British Institute of Florence was founded in 1984.
- Where is The British Institute of Florence located?
- Headquartered in Lungarno Guicciardini, United Kingdom.
- What is The British Institute of Florence's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is £1.6 million. 99% of expenses go to program services.
- Is The British Institute of Florence trustworthy?
- The British Institute of Florence has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is The British Institute of Florence's website?
- http://www.britishinstitute.it
- Are donations to The British Institute of Florence tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.