01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC047090
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- Scotland and other parts of the UK
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 1
- Postcode
- EH9 2HG
OSCR note: Previous name Balfour Project from 12/01/2017 to 19/02/2025
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
The Britain Palestine Project is set up to advance education, human rights, conflict resolution and reconciliation. We do this by researching and explaining Britain’s historical and current role in Israel/Palestine, promoting informed public discussion, and encouraging policy that upholds international law, equal rights and a just peace. Our activities include public education, publications, events, advocacy, and engagement with policymakers, academics, civil society and the wider public. We work to improve understanding of the history and present realities of Israel/Palestine, support accountability under international law, and promote peace, security and equal rights for Palestinians and Israelis alike.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
- the advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation
Beneficiaries
- No specific group, or for the benefit of the community
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
b The advancement of education. j The advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation. By a process of education, to advance public understanding of Britain's role in the Middle East in the twentieth century, and thereby to seek to advance reconciliation in Israel and Palestine.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 July 2025 | £205,861 | £208,107 | 1 | 30 March 2026 |
| 31 July 2024 | £268,645 | £232,135 | 1 | 15 April 2025 |
| 31 January 2023 | £137,795 | £100,288 | 1 | 31 July 2023 |
| 31 January 2022 | £123,525 | £71,227 | 1 | 15 August 2022 |
| 31 January 2021 | £56,548 | £39,433 | 1 | 14 September 2021 |
Figures are those reported by the charity and supplied in the OSCR bulk download. Blank facts remain distinct from zero.
04 Contact record
Principal office or trustees address
- Address supplied to OSCR
- 30 S. Oswald Road, Edinburgh
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.britainpalestineproject.org
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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