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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
76/100 · methodology

About The International Institute for Strategic Studies

The IISS aims to provide, from an international perspective, the best objective information on military and political developments and to assist in conflict resolution through the conduct of dialogues and conferences, research and publications. Its mission is to promote the adoption of sound policies to further global peace and security and maintain civilised international relations.

Founded
Size
large

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌍 International
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 5 similar international in United Kingdom
Program spending This charity: 97%
Peer average: 90%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 76
Peer average: 87

Red flags

· All clear
Charity Commission removal
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every £1 goes

£0.97
Program expenses£0.97 (£24.8 million)
97% to programs beats the peer average (90%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

The International Institute for Strategic Studies is a registered international nonprofit, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1962 and has been operating for 64 years. Its registration number is 206504. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 87/100 for international charities in United Kingdom. The organization reports £27M in annual revenue. 12 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

The International Institute for Strategic Studies has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 76 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 97% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for international charities in United Kingdom is 87/100.

The International Institute for Strategic Studies is registered in United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1962 and has been active for 64 years.

Based on official tax filings, The International Institute for Strategic Studies has £27M in annual revenue. It allocates 97% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 90% for international charities in United Kingdom. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

The International Institute for Strategic Studies is classified as a International organization, registered in United Kingdom. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has £27M in annual revenue. The organization has 12 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for The International Institute for Strategic Studies. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

The International Institute for Strategic Studies has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the Charity Commission. 97% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 90%. Visit the The International Institute for Strategic Studies profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

The IISS aims to provide, from an international perspective, the best objective information on military and political developments and to assist in conflict resolution through the conduct of dialogues and conferences, research and publications. Its mission is to promote the adoption of sound policies to further global peace and security and maintain civilised international relations. The International Institute for Strategic Studies is classified as a international organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1962.

Among international charities registered in United Kingdom: The International Institute for Strategic Studies's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 is below the peer average of 87/100. It allocates 97% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 90%. Its annual revenue of £27M is well above the peer average of £1M.

The International Institute for Strategic Studies is a registered charity in the United Kingdom. If you are a UK taxpayer, your donation may qualify for Gift Aid, which allows the charity to claim an extra 25p for every 1 pound you donate at no cost to you. Higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers can also claim additional relief on their Self Assessment tax return.

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Annual revenue
£10M-£100M
97% to programs
Source: Charity Commission (UK) (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK) (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. THE INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR STRATEGIC STUDIES is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.

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Leadership

BI
Bill Emmott
Trustee

Officers & trustees (12)

Source: Public filings

BI
Bill E•••••
Trustee
CA
Caroline A•••••••
Trustee
CH
Chung M•• L••
Trustee
DR
Dr G•••• S••••••
Trustee
FL
Florence P••••
Trustee
HA
Hakeem B••••••••••
Trustee
JO
John B••••••
Trustee
KA
Kasper R••••••
Trustee
LO
Lord M••• S••••••
Trustee
MA
Matthew J••• S••••••
Trustee
MA
Matthew S••••••
Trustee
NE
Neha A•••••
Trustee
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Latest news

From global news sources

7 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

The strait of Hormuz: how could Iran close it and why does it matter to global trade? - The Guardian
Jun 2025
www.theguardian.com
Form filed
£26.5M revenue
FY2024
CCEW
Remarks to the International Institute for Strategic Studies Asia - Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs
Dec 2024
www.foreignminister.gov.au
Form filed
£25.0M revenue
FY2023
CCEW
Form filed
£24.5M revenue
FY2022
CCEW
Relearning the ASEAN Way: On the Importance of Perspective in Multilateralism - The Strategy Bridge
Nov 2022
thestrategybridge.org
Chinese Diplomacy in Southeast Asia during the COVID-19 Pandemic - Asia Society
Jul 2022
asiasociety.org
Special lecture to the International Institute for Strategic Studies - A shared future: Australia, ASEAN and Southeast A
Jul 2022
www.foreignminister.gov.au
Form filed
£18.4M revenue
FY2021
CCEW
Form filed
£17.0M revenue
FY2020
CCEW
David versus Goliath - Asian Military Review
Mar 2018
www.asianmilitaryreview.com
Is Mexico really the second-deadliest country in the world? - The Guardian
May 2017
www.theguardian.com

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Peer charities

Other international in United Kingdom, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
The International Institute for Strategic Studies This page 76 £26.5 million 97%
Practical Action 87 £33.1 million 86%
Catholic Agency for Overseas Development 87 £56.2 million 86%
Target Housing Limited 87 £18.6 million 100%
The Duke of Edinburgh'S International Award Foundation 87 £15.1 million 80%
Saferworld 87 £19.4 million 98%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities
Financial filings
Charity Commission annual returns - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities - 12 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Wikidata structured data

Data freshness

Last updated
Mar 23, 2026
Profile completeness
85%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Executive compensation
Top-officer pay not disclosed
Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Headquarters address
No street address on file
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about The International Institute for Strategic Studies

What is The International Institute for Strategic Studies?
The International Institute for Strategic Studies is a international nonprofit organization, United Kingdom. The IISS aims to provide, from an international perspective, the best objective information on military and political developments and to assist in conflict resolution through the conduct of dialogues and conferences, research and publications. Its mission is to promote the adoption of sound policies to further global peace and security and maintain civilised international relations.
When was The International Institute for Strategic Studies founded?
The International Institute for Strategic Studies was founded in 1962.
Where is The International Institute for Strategic Studies located?
Headquartered in United Kingdom.
What is The International Institute for Strategic Studies's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately £10M-£100M. 97% of expenses go to program services.
Is The International Institute for Strategic Studies trustworthy?
The International Institute for Strategic Studies 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 International Institute for Strategic Studies's registration number?
Registration: 206504 (United Kingdom).
What is The International Institute for Strategic Studies's website?
https://www.iiss.org
Are donations to The International Institute for Strategic Studies 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.