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.
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.
Grants
Anatomical Society is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Grants paid (2025)
- £301,487
- Who it helps
- other defined groups and the general public
- What it supports
- education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives and arts, culture, heritage, or science
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 34% of UK Research charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 123). How is this calculated?
Higher than 66% of UK Research charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 51% 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
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £1,688,955 | £1,341,720 | £1,317,908 | £7,564,790 | £7,019,503 | 1 / 25 |
| 2024 | £1,703,758 | £1,352,273 | £1,332,022 | £6,422,634 | £5,929,490 | 1 / 20 |
| 2023 | £1,617,076 | £1,322,434 | £1,304,673 | £5,577,345 | £5,141,667 | 1 / 20 |
| 2022 | £1,414,894 | £1,072,112 | £1,056,099 | £5,110,955 | £4,696,443 | 1 / 0 |
| 2021 | £1,340,870 | £1,226,223 | £1,212,397 | £5,119,034 | £4,655,115 | 1 / 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 2025?
Anatomical Society reported total income of £1.69m and reported expenditure of £1.34m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Anatomical Society?
Anatomical Society has a program ratio of 78.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 34% of UK Research charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 123 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.
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Registry Information
Other notable Research charities
Major UK charities in the same primary sector, drawn from the curated priority cohort.
Trustees
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- The Anatomical Society of Great Britain and Ireland
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated