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Royal Meteorological Society

PROMOTION OF THE UNDERSTANDING OF WEATHER AND CLIMATE SCIENCE AND ADVANCEMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION; PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT; EDUCATION; EDUCATIONAL GRANTS; SUPPORT TO WEATHER-RELATED SAFETY CRITICAL SERVICES; PUBLICATION OF WEATHER AND CLIMATE RELATED SCIENTIFIC JOURNALS; ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP.

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Activities & Mission

PROMOTION OF THE UNDERSTANDING OF WEATHER AND CLIMATE SCIENCE AND ADVANCEMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION; PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT; EDUCATION; EDUCATIONAL GRANTS; SUPPORT TO WEATHER-RELATED SAFETY CRITICAL SERVICES; PUBLICATION OF WEATHER AND CLIMATE RELATED SCIENTIFIC JOURNALS; ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP.

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
£1,444,217
Latest Expenditure
£1,535,175

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 88.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 42% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 339). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 83.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 24% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 13.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 26% 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 £252,951
Charitable Activities £980,059
Other Trading £0
Investments £50,628
Other Income £160,579

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,279,933
Raising Funds £200,322
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £54,920

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£1,444,217
£1,535,175£1,279,933£3,012,539£2,236,14822 / 651
2024
£1,422,764
£1,543,059£1,319,345£2,689,869£2,689,86919 / 600
2023
£1,344,299
£1,281,186£1,085,074£2,759,069£2,759,06916 / 574
2022
£1,263,843
£1,231,186£1,150,825£2,630,199£2,630,19917 / 641
2021
£1,147,065
£1,031,216£980,055£2,737,220£2,737,22017 / 495

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Royal Meteorological Society

What does Royal Meteorological Society do?

PROMOTION OF THE UNDERSTANDING OF WEATHER AND CLIMATE SCIENCE AND ADVANCEMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION; PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT; EDUCATION; EDUCATIONAL GRANTS; SUPPORT TO WEATHER-RELATED SAFETY CRITICAL SERVICES; PUBLICATION OF WEATHER AND CLIMATE RELATED SCIENTIFIC JOURNALS; ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP.

How much income did Royal Meteorological Society report in 2025?

Royal Meteorological Society reported total income of £1.44m and reported expenditure of £1.54m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Royal Meteorological Society?

Royal Meteorological Society has a program ratio of 88.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 42% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 339 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Royal Meteorological Society registered as a charity?

Royal Meteorological Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 September 1962 as charity number 208222. It has been registered for 64 years.

Who runs Royal Meteorological Society?

Royal Meteorological 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 Royal Meteorological Society operate?

Royal Meteorological Society operates across 2 areas: Scotland and England And Wales.

Is Royal Meteorological Society a registered charity?

Yes — Royal Meteorological Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 208222.

Details

Address
104 OXFORD ROAD
READING
RG1 7LL
Registration Date
22 September 1962
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
208222
Charity Number
208222

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Trustees

Brian GOLDING
Derek John SWANNICK
Dr Edmund Martin Henley
Dr Hilary Weller
Dr Keith Williams FRMetS
Gregory James Gary WOLVERSON
Karl Shepherdson FRMetS
Manali LUKHA
PAUL JAMES HARDAKER
Prof Dr Radan Huth FRMetS
Professor Emily Shuckburgh CBE
Professor Hayley Fowler
Professor Penny Holliday
Rebecca Lewis Miles VENTON
Sarah Hewitt

Sectors & Classifications

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