The British Institution Fund
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Promotion of the Fine Arts through the awarding of prizes for excellence
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, The British Institution Fund has a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the Charity Commission.
- Established in 1966, it predates 92% of the arts & culture charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
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UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. THE BRITISH INSTITUTION FUND is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
THE BRITISH INSTITUTION FUND 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 INSTITUTION FUND 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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Great exhibitions included with membership.Also delighted hidden bar downstairs, a haven of peace in Central London.
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Disgusted to hear that the Royal Academy "cancelled" the artist Jess de Wahls. They should concentrate on art, and not the social media frenzy concerning gender politics.
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I had the misfortune to be taken to tea in the Members' Room on 19th August - what an appalling experience! I could only draw comparisons with the Members' Room at the V&A which is vastly superior.We waited for ages for anyone to take our order (at the V&A this is done immediately). When it came, our tea (without any indication of which tea was which) was served in cardboard beakers with milk also in cardboard cups (at the V&A tea is served in a teapot with china cups); a slice of carrot cake was served in a cardboard tray wrapped in an almost impenetrable film of plastic (a cookie likewise) with disposable cutlery (at the V&A food is presented on china with real cutlery). One might have been travelling on a budget airline.The overall impression of the Royal Academy is that they simply are not interested: even Members are treated as a nuisance and with disdain.Avoid this outfit like the plague!
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They are taking ages to refund my money for an artwork I bought at the Summer exhibition. Liaising with the artist to waive the fee (seemed easy enough) but the internal red tape, no one picking up phones and unanswered emails leaves a lot to be desired. It's been 3 months and still no refund despite me following up. Don't buy unless 100% you won't return.
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I’ve been going to the RA for the last few years, mainly to see the Summer Exhibition. Every time I have left feeling inspired by the incredible exhibitions of carefully curated artwork.Tickets have always been reasonably priced and as the RA is a charity it is possible to GiftAid the cost of the tickets since it counts as a donation. I’ve invariably spent more on the train journey to get to the exhibition than the cost of tickets, food and drink when I’ve got there!Getting to the RA is a piece of cake if you’re not a local, since it’s not far from London Euston nor London Victoria and is only a few tube stops away. There is also plenty to do in the area before or after your stop, and visiting Fortnum and Mason is one of my favourite things to do afterwards since it’s more or less across the street.The staff have always been welcoming and helpful towards me and my companions. Happy to point you in the right direction or answer any queries you may have, there is always someone around who you can talk to.The café is very spacious and serves a fairly wide selection of food and drink at reasonable prices, but drinks and other light refreshments are available from a stand outside. If you’re feeling like a little tipple, they actually serve alcohol from within the gallery - which is very enjoyable while you peruse the wonderful artwork.Today, I had to request to exchange my tickets for tickets at another date due to a sudden change of plans. I didn’t expect a reply on a Sunday but they replied very quickly and were happy to oblige. They exchanged my ticket without question to a time slot that better suited us, and were even so kind as to waive the usual administration fee of £1 per ticket because we were exchanging the tickets for others on the same day.Overall, I am extremely pleased with the wonderful service the RA has provided me and my loved ones year after year and we will return every year going forward.Thanks so much for the amazing work you do - and for supportin
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Magnificent building. I don’t consider myself to be an idiot, but I couldn’t find anything to see! Walking up the main stairs took me to the shop. Obscure signs led to vacant coridors and staircases. Left with the impression this place was for those ‘in the know’. Probably a great place to work or be a member of and must make those associated with it feel very grand. For a first time visitor it’s far from welcoming.
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From time to time the RA excels with its exhibitions. There are structural problems which seem endemic, however. The shop is overpriced and glaringly understocked in items worth buying. The café's service is eyewateringly slow: staff there could benefit from a couple of weeks in a Costa franchise and from paying more attention to their Engllsh language lessons!
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Whilst the venerable institution that is the Royal Academy of Arts is clearly incredibly distinguished, it's Art exhibitions are a massive disappointment!My £50 odd for 3 visitors to see the Keifer/Van Gogh exhibition feels like I've been artfully robbed. 3 rooms of no more than 30 pieces was not enough to warrant that level of payment, and certainly was getting very little interest at the donation point by the exit.Perhaps as a Royal Institution, try being a little more Queen Elizabeth II, graceful and inclusive, and less Andrew Windsor, grubby and tainted.I would recommend going to the National Portrait Gallery instead, better value for money by far 👍
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What a Pity that as a budding artist you are not given a fair chance to exhibit your work surely the people who buy the art should decide which paintings they would or would not like to buy? Talent in so many paintings is lacking and really talented artists are being turned away and feels like its just a money making scheme. struggling artist are requested to pay whether their art is chosen or not! Disgraceful
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Frequently asked questions about The British Institution Fund
The British Institution Fund is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in London, England, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1966 and has been operating for 60 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 74/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £11K in annual revenue. 7 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected. The charity has 10 community reviews with an average rating of 2.2/5. On Trustpilot, it has a rating of 2.3/5 based on 10 reviews.
Based on official filings, The British Institution Fund has £11K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of £814K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Promotion of the Fine Arts through the awarding of prizes for excellence The British Institution Fund is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1966.
The British Institution Fund 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 Institution Fund's registered charity number is 313248. You can use it to look up the organization on the Charity Commission register.
The British Institution Fund is located in London, England, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1966 and has been active for 60 years.
The British Institution Fund is based in London in England. 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 Institution Fund
- What is The British Institution Fund?
- The British Institution Fund is a arts & culture unincorporated association based in London, United Kingdom. Promotion of the Fine Arts through the awarding of prizes for excellence
- When was The British Institution Fund founded?
- The British Institution Fund was founded in 1966.
- Where is The British Institution Fund located?
- Headquartered in London, England, United Kingdom.
- What is The British Institution Fund's annual budget?
- Annual revenue is £10,521.
- Is The British Institution Fund trustworthy?
- The British Institution Fund has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74 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 Institution Fund's website?
- https://www.royalacademy.org.uk
- Are donations to The British Institution Fund 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.