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Operational Research Society Limited

Also known as: The or Society

Charitable aims are the advancement of knowledge, education and interest in OR, through its publications, conferences, training, accreditation scheme, awards, regional societies, and special interest groups. Its 'Science of Better' campaign is specifically designed to promote wider knowledge of OR and how it can be used in the public and private sectors alike.

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Activities & Mission

Charitable aims are the advancement of knowledge, education and interest in OR, through its publications, conferences, training, accreditation scheme, awards, regional societies, and special interest groups. Its 'Science of Better' campaign is specifically designed to promote wider knowledge of OR and how it can be used in the public and private sectors alike.

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
£1,350,939
Latest Expenditure
£1,726,405

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 126.2%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 96% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 98.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 66% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 10.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 31% of UK Arts 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 £1,300,265
Other Trading £0
Investments £50,674
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,705,219
Raising Funds £21,186
Governance £158,434
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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£1,350,939
£1,726,405£1,705,219£2,032,162£291,72321 / 500
2023
£1,400,213
£1,557,842£1,545,369£2,314,674£2,215,42816 / 300
2022
£1,530,630
£1,513,788£1,501,349£2,377,673£2,315,21718 / 500
2021
£1,379,680
£1,300,233£1,287,088£2,651,313£2,577,96518 / 400
2020
£1,243,123
£1,207,414£1,195,742£2,395,382£245,15817 / 500

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Operational Research Society Limited

What does Operational Research Society Limited do?

Charitable aims are the advancement of knowledge, education and interest in OR, through its publications, conferences, training, accreditation scheme, awards, regional societies, and special interest groups. Its 'Science of Better' campaign is specifically designed to promote wider knowledge of OR and how it can be used in the public and private sectors alike.

How much income did Operational Research Society Limited report in 2024?

Operational Research Society Limited reported total income of £1.35m and reported expenditure of £1.73m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Operational Research Society Limited?

Operational Research Society Limited has a program ratio of 126.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 96% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Operational Research Society Limited registered as a charity?

Operational Research Society Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 January 1968 as charity number 313713. It has been registered for 58 years.

Who runs Operational Research Society Limited?

Operational Research Society Limited is governed by a board of 11 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Operational Research Society Limited operate?

Operational Research Society Limited operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Operational Research Society Limited a registered charity?

Yes — Operational Research Society Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 313713.

Details

Address
12 EDWARD STREET
BIRMINGHAM
B1 2RX
Registration Date
19 January 1968
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
313713
Charity Number
313713

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Trustees

Dr Christina Phillips
Dr Duncan Robertson
Dr Mosab Bazargani
Dr STEPHEN LORRIMER
Katherine Kent
Professor Christina Pagel
Professor Jacco Thijssen
Professor Miguel Anjos
Professor Sanja Petrovic
Professor Thomas Archibald
Robert Scott

Sectors & Classifications

Arts Charitable activities Research

Also Known As

  • The or Society

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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