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Anatomical Society

Also known as: The Anatomical Society of Great Britain and Ireland

THE PROMOTION, DEVELOPMENT AND ADVANCEMENT OF THE ANATOMICAL SCIENCES, THE PROMOTION OF RESEARCH IN FURTHERANCE OF THE ABOVE OBJECT AND THE PUBLICATION OF THE USEFUL RESULTS OF SUCH RESEARCH AND THE PROMOTION AND ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE ANATOMICAL SCIENCES.

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Activities & Mission

THE PROMOTION, DEVELOPMENT AND ADVANCEMENT OF THE ANATOMICAL SCIENCES, THE PROMOTION OF RESEARCH IN FURTHERANCE OF THE ABOVE OBJECT AND THE PUBLICATION OF THE USEFUL RESULTS OF SUCH RESEARCH AND THE PROMOTION AND ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE ANATOMICAL SCIENCES.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,703,758
Latest Expenditure
£1,352,273

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 78.2%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 33% of UK Research charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 356). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 98.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 59% of UK Research charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 4.3%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 53% of UK Research charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £1,556,052
Investments £147,706
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,332,022
Raising Funds £20,251
Governance £38,017
Grants to Institutions £286,840
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£1,703,758
£1,352,273£1,332,022£6,422,634£5,929,4901 / 20
2023
£1,617,076
£1,322,434£1,304,673£5,577,345£5,141,6671 / 20
2022
£1,414,894
£1,072,112£1,056,099£5,110,955£4,696,4431 / 0
2021
£1,340,870
£1,226,223£1,212,397£5,119,034£4,655,1151 / 0
2020
£1,494,998
£1,097,085£1,087,472£4,586,428£4,185,5751 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Anatomical Society

What does Anatomical Society do?

THE PROMOTION, DEVELOPMENT AND ADVANCEMENT OF THE ANATOMICAL SCIENCES, THE PROMOTION OF RESEARCH IN FURTHERANCE OF THE ABOVE OBJECT AND THE PUBLICATION OF THE USEFUL RESULTS OF SUCH RESEARCH AND THE PROMOTION AND ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE ANATOMICAL SCIENCES.

How much income did Anatomical Society report in 2024?

Anatomical Society reported total income of £1.70m and reported expenditure of £1.35m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Anatomical Society?

Anatomical Society has a program ratio of 78.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 33% of UK Research charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 356 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Anatomical Society registered as a charity?

Anatomical Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 November 1984 as charity number 290469. It has been registered for 42 years.

Who runs Anatomical Society?

Anatomical Society is governed by a board of 15 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Anatomical Society operate?

Anatomical Society operates across 2 areas: Ireland and Scotland.

Is Anatomical Society a registered charity?

Yes — Anatomical Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 290469.

Details

Address
ANATOMICAL SOCIETY HEAD OFFICE
DEPT OF ANATOMY AND HUMAN SCIENCES
KING'S COLLEGE LONDON
RM 4.2N HODGKIN BLDG GUY'S CAMPUS
LONDON
SE1 1UL
Registration Date
6 November 1984
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
290469
Charity Number
290469

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Trustees

Christopher Rys Smith
Dr Asha Venkatesh
Dr Caroline Curtin
Dr Denis Barry
Dr Hannah Margaret Shaw
Dr Jeremy Mortimer
Dr Joanna Matthan
Dr Luke Reid
Dr Lyndsay Murray
Dr Neil Thomas
Dr Scott Ian Abbott Paterson
Dr Sheona Shankland
Prof Abigail Saffron Tucker
Prof. Thomas Malcom Wishart
Professor Cecilia Brassett

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • The Anatomical Society of Great Britain and Ireland

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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