The Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain and Ireland was founded by the eminent Sanskrit scholar Sir Henry Thomas Colebrooke on the 15th March 1823. It received its Royal Charter from King George IV on the 11th August 1824 'for the investigation of… read more
The Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain and Ireland was founded by the eminent Sanskrit scholar Sir Henry Thomas Colebrooke on the 15th March 1823. It received its Royal Charter from King George IV on the 11th August 1824 'for the investigation of subjects connected with and for the encouragement of science, literature and the arts in relation to Asia'. It continues as a forum for those who are interested in the languages, cultures and history of Asia to meet and exchange ideas.
Correspondence with and concerning interactions with the Charity Commissions. These are:
Correspondence regarding registration under the Charities Act 1960, 2 letters, 1 memorandum concerning submission of statements of account, and 3 associated forms,
Correspondence with and concerning interactions with the Charity Commissions. These are:
Correspondence regarding registration under the Charities Act 1960, 2 letters, 1 memorandum concerning submission of statements of account, and 3 associated forms, dated 7 September - 22 October 1962.
Correspondence regarding streamlining funds and rental of rooms, 6 letters, dated 28 April 1969 - 22 April 1970.
Charity Commission Sealed Direction to enable the Society to appoint an investment manager, printed material, dated 30 June 1994, and 21 allied file notes or letters, dated 26 February 1993 - 6 November 1995.
Letter from D.W. MacDowall, President, Royal Asiatic Society, to Ms Helen Johnson, Charity Commission, regarding insurance of collections, 21 November 1996.
