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London Institute For Mathematical Sciences

Also known as: London Centre for Mathematical Sciences Limited, London Institute, London Institute for Mathematical Sciences; Also, Lims

LIMS invites its scientists to participate in high-risk, high-payoff research in fundamental, difficult or emerging branches of science. In addition to its full-time members, LIMS at present also offers part-time employment to scientists. Through the provision of funds and a suitable working environment, LIMS scientists regularly publish papers in the world's leading research journals.

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Activities & Mission

LIMS invites its scientists to participate in high-risk, high-payoff research in fundamental, difficult or emerging branches of science. In addition to its full-time members, LIMS at present also offers part-time employment to scientists. Through the provision of funds and a suitable working environment, LIMS scientists regularly publish papers in the world's leading research journals.

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.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£906,738
Latest Expenditure
£2,259,898

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 249.2%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 99% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 962). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 2.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 52% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £904,635
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £2,103
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,259,898
Raising Funds £0
Governance £59,727
Grants to Institutions £0
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.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£906,738
£2,259,898£2,259,898-£781,339£014 / 0
2023
£3,068,748
£1,888,049£1,888,049£2,362,947£1,403,04814 / 0
2022
£909,544
£940,902£940,902£150,841£61,7987 / 0
2021
£670,505
£831,377£831,377£182,199£012 / 0
2020
£534,566
£423,249£423,249£343,071£220,9616 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about London Institute For Mathematical Sciences

What does London Institute For Mathematical Sciences do?

LIMS invites its scientists to participate in high-risk, high-payoff research in fundamental, difficult or emerging branches of science. In addition to its full-time members, LIMS at present also offers part-time employment to scientists. Through the provision of funds and a suitable working environment, LIMS scientists regularly publish papers in the world's leading research journals.

How much income did London Institute For Mathematical Sciences report in 2024?

London Institute For Mathematical Sciences reported total income of £907k and reported expenditure of £2.26m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is London Institute For Mathematical Sciences?

London Institute For Mathematical Sciences has a program ratio of 249.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 99% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 962 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was London Institute For Mathematical Sciences registered as a charity?

London Institute For Mathematical Sciences was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 January 2011 as charity number 1139814. It has been registered for 15 years.

Who runs London Institute For Mathematical Sciences?

London Institute For Mathematical Sciences is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is DR THOMAS MILLAR ANTHONY FINK PH.D.. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does London Institute For Mathematical Sciences operate?

London Institute For Mathematical Sciences operates in City Of Westminster, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is London Institute For Mathematical Sciences a registered charity?

Yes — London Institute For Mathematical Sciences is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1139814.

Details

Address
Royal Institution
21 Albemarle Street
London
W1S 4BS
Registration Date
12 January 2011
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5012624
Charity Number
1139814

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Trustees

DR THOMAS MILLAR ANTHONY FINK PH.D. Chair
Ben Peter Delo
Also governs 1 other charity
Florian Schuster
Martin Reeves
Talulah Brodi-Sangster

Also Known As

  • London Centre for Mathematical Sciences Limited
  • London Institute
  • London Institute for Mathematical Sciences; Also, Lims

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