Cambridge Philosophical Society
The aims of the Society are to promote research in all branches of science and to encourage the communication of the results of scientific research.
Activities & Mission
The aims of the Society are to promote research in all branches of science and to encourage the communication of the results of scientific research.
Grants
Cambridge Philosophical Society is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £1,095,051
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- other defined groups
- What it supports
- education and training
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 Efficiency
Higher than 63% of UK Research charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 123). How is this calculated?
Higher than 48% of UK Research charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 38% 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 | £1,067,948 | £1,095,051 | £1,019,394 | £18,175,381 | £1,284,382 | 10 / 0 |
| 2024 | £987,925 | £882,728 | £821,277 | £16,828,916 | £1,043,139 | 9 / 0 |
| 2023 | £874,974 | £629,232 | £577,528 | £15,868,508 | £990,493 | 8 / 0 |
| 2022 | £823,507 | £683,913 | £634,100 | £14,863,079 | £889,285 | 9 / 0 |
| 2021 | £794,952 | £668,312 | £614,395 | £16,987,958 | £699,540 | 9 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Cambridge Philosophical Society
What does Cambridge Philosophical Society do?
The aims of the Society are to promote research in all branches of science and to encourage the communication of the results of scientific research.
How much income did Cambridge Philosophical Society report in 2025?
Cambridge Philosophical Society reported total income of £1.07m and reported expenditure of £1.10m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Cambridge Philosophical Society?
Cambridge Philosophical Society has a program ratio of 95.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 63% of UK Research charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 123 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Cambridge Philosophical Society registered as a charity?
Cambridge Philosophical Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 January 1963 as charity number 213811. It has been registered for 63 years.
Who runs Cambridge Philosophical Society?
Cambridge Philosophical Society is governed by a board of 19 trustees. The chair of trustees is Professor John Peter Carr. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Cambridge Philosophical Society operate?
Cambridge Philosophical Society operates in Cambridgeshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Cambridge Philosophical Society a registered charity?
Yes — Cambridge Philosophical Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 213811.
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Data & trust
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- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated