operational research society limited

The charity supports other defined groups and the general public. Operational Research Society Limited is a registered charity whose purpose is education and training. It delivers its work by providing services. The charity is based in Birmingham and operates in England And Wales.

This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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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.

Fundraising

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Region

England And Wales

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

Overall Efficiency 98.8%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 10.4%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

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

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£1,350,939	£1,726,405	£1,705,219	£2,032,162	£291,723	21 / 500
2023	£1,400,213	£1,557,842	£1,545,369	£2,314,674	£2,215,428	16 / 300
2022	£1,530,630	£1,513,788	£1,501,349	£2,377,673	£2,315,217	18 / 500
2021	£1,379,680	£1,300,233	£1,287,088	£2,651,313	£2,577,965	18 / 400
2020	£1,243,123	£1,207,414	£1,195,742	£2,395,382	£245,158	17 / 500