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11. All moneys received by the Governors under or for the purposes of this Scheme shall, subject to the other provisions of this Scheme, and to any agreements for the time being existing between the Governors and the Masters, and also to any special trusts or conditions upon which any part thereof has been or may be received, be expended and applied for the following purposes, or for such and so many of them as to the Governors for the time being shall seem expedient:- (a) To maintain the buildings, furniture, appliances, and premises of the Institution in good order and condition, and to make such additions thereto, and improvements therein, as may be required from time to time. (b) …
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, The Royal Belfast Academical Institution has a substantially complete profile, sourced from the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland.
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 98% of the 78,357 education charities in the United Kingdom with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 53 is below most of the 87,708 education charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar tracks. GiveRadar bases this on limited verified information so far, with little on record for its governance. Explore United Kingdom data
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyThe Royal Belfast Academical Institution is a registered education nonprofit based in Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2021 and has been operating for 5 years. Its registration number is NIC108024. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 53/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £11M in annual revenue.
The Royal Belfast Academical Institution's official registration number is NIC108024, as recorded in the national registry of United Kingdom.
The Royal Belfast Academical Institution has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 53/100. 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 53 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 96% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United Kingdom is 86/100.
The Royal Belfast Academical Institution is located in Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2021 and has been active for 5 years.
Based on official tax filings, The Royal Belfast Academical Institution has £11M in annual revenue. It allocates 96% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 85% for education charities in United Kingdom. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £994K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
The Royal Belfast Academical Institution is classified as an Education organization, registered in United Kingdom. It has £11M in annual revenue.
According to GiveRadar's records, The Royal Belfast Academical Institution is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales and overseen by the Charity Commission. It reports that 96% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 85%). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
11. All moneys received by the Governors under or for the purposes of this Scheme shall, subject to the other provisions of this Scheme, and to any agreements for the time being existing between the Governors and the Masters, and also to any special trusts or conditions upon which any part thereof has been or may be received, be expended and applied for the following purposes, or for such and so many of them as to the Governors for the time being shall seem expedient:- (a) To maintain the buildings, furniture, appliances, and premises of the Institution in good order and condition, and to make such additions thereto, and improvements... The Royal Belfast Academical Institution is classified as an education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2021.
Among education charities registered in United Kingdom: It allocates 96% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 85%. Its annual revenue of £11M is well above the peer average of £994K.
You can verify The Royal Belfast Academical Institution in several ways. First, search the Charity Commission Register at https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/ - every charity registered in England and Wales appears here with its registration number, trustees, governing document, and filed accounts. Second, check whether the charity's annual return and accounts are up to date - the Commission flags charities with overdue filings. Third, look for the Fundraising Regulator badge on the charity's website, which signals voluntary compliance with the Code of Fundraising Practice.
Contact The Royal Belfast Academical Institution directly for current donation methods. UK charities typically accept online card payments, direct debit, and bank transfer. Many also use platforms such as JustGiving or Charities Aid Foundation (CAF). If you are a UK taxpayer, make sure to tick the Gift Aid box: it lets the charity reclaim 25p from HMRC for every pound you give at no extra cost to you. Higher-rate taxpayers can claim back the difference between basic-rate and their marginal rate through Self Assessment. Payroll Giving (Give As You Earn) lets you donate pre-tax through your employer.
Donations to The Royal Belfast Academical Institution are eligible for Gift Aid if you are a UK income-tax or capital-gains-tax payer. Gift Aid adds 25% to your donation at no cost to you (the charity reclaims basic-rate tax from HMRC). Higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers can also claim back the difference through Self Assessment or by adjusting their PAYE tax code. Gifts of shares, property, or land to charity are free of Capital Gains Tax and can be deducted from your income for Income Tax purposes. Legacy gifts (in your will) reduce the value of your estate for Inheritance Tax and can lower the IHT rate from 40% to 36% if you leave at least 10% to charity.
The Royal Belfast Academical Institution is based in Belfast in Northern Ireland. 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.
The Royal Belfast Academical Institution was first registered in 2021, making it approximately 5 years old. UK charities must file an annual return with the Charity Commission to remain on the register. A long registration history generally indicates sustained operations and continuous regulatory compliance.
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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
The Royal Belfast Academical Institution 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 Royal Belfast Academical Institution 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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Quick facts about The Royal Belfast Academical Institution
- What is The Royal Belfast Academical Institution?
- The Royal Belfast Academical Institution is a education nonprofit organization based in Belfast, United Kingdom. 11. All moneys received by the Governors under or for the purposes of this Scheme shall, subject to the other provisions of this Scheme, and to any agreements for the time being existing between the Governors and the Masters, and also to any special trusts or conditions upon which any part thereof has been or may be received, be expended and applied for the following purposes, or for such and so many of them as to the Governors for the time being shall seem expedient:- (a) To maintain the buildings, furniture, appliances, and premises of the Institution in good order and condition, and to make such additions thereto, and improvements therein, as may be required from time to time. (b) To pay all rents, taxes, cost of insurance, and other charges, necessarily or properly payable out of or for the said premises, and to defray the necessary working expenses of the Institution and cost of management. (c) To provide for the education of the pupils; for this purpose the Governors may employ and pay such Masters, Professors, Lecturers, and other Teachers as they may deem it expedient to engage for the instruction of the pupils. To provide and assist in providing pensions or retirement allowances for the Masters, Professor, Lecturers, Teachers and Officers in their employment, and to provide or assist in providing gratuities or charitable allowances for the widow and children (if any) of any Master, Professor, Lecturer, Teacher or Officer, or to a near relative or near relatives immediately dependent upon him during his life, and to set aside such part of the annual income of their endowments (not exceeding ten per cent of the amount of salaries paid annually to such Masters Professors, Lecturers, Teachers and Officers) as they may think fit for the purpose of forming a fund for such purpose or purposes, and to enter into such arrangement which an Insurance Company or Companies as to them may seem expedient and to adopt such rules or regulations for all or any of the purposes aforesaid as to them may seem expedient; which said rules or regulations may provide that the benefits thereof shall be conditional, on contribution being made thereto by the said Masters, Professors, Lecturers, Teachers and Officers, and to alter or amend such rules or regulations from time to time as they may consider necessary. (d) To provide prizes for the most deserving pupils; such may be awarded in such manner as the Governors may deem best calculated to stimulate the industry, reward the diligence, or promote the progress of the pupils. (e) To provide and maintain a suitable Library, Museum and Gymnasium and such other educational appliances as the Governors shall deem requisite or beneficial from time to time. (f) To pay such contributions and other sums as the Governors may from time to time be required to pay under the provisions of the Local Government (Superannuation) Act (Northern Ireland), 1950, and the regulations made there under. (g) To defray the expense of carrying out the other purposes of this Scheme. The advancement of education Children (5-13 year olds),Youth (14-25 year olds) Education/training
- When was The Royal Belfast Academical Institution founded?
- The Royal Belfast Academical Institution was founded in 2021.
- Where is The Royal Belfast Academical Institution located?
- Headquartered in Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
- What is The Royal Belfast Academical Institution's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £10M-£100M. 96% of expenses go to program services.
- Is The Royal Belfast Academical Institution trustworthy?
- The Royal Belfast Academical Institution has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 53 out of 100 (Partial 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 Royal Belfast Academical Institution's registration number?
- Registration: NIC108024 (United Kingdom).
- What is The Royal Belfast Academical Institution's website?
- http://www.rbai.org.uk/
- Are donations to The Royal Belfast Academical Institution 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.