The Iran Society acts as a non-political gathering point for those who are interested in Iran’s heritage and culture.
Its objective is to promote learning and advance education in the subject of Iran, its peoples and culture and particularly to advance education through the study of language, literature, art, history, religions, antiquities, usages, institutions and customs of Iran.
The Society’s principal activities comprise seven lectures a year on a wide range of subjects, publication of occasional monographs, an annual study day (e.g. on Persian carpets or manuscripts), publication of the Society’s journal and an annual reception for members and guests.