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Society Of Chemical Industry

Also known as: S C I

SCI aims to advance the science of applied chemistry sciences for the public good by: furthering the application of scientific discoveries to the products and processes of industry; providing a forum in which discussions on the opportunities and issues of industry can take place, and publishing journals and books; granting medals, scholarships and other awards; all such other charitable means.

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Activities & Mission

SCI aims to advance the science of applied chemistry sciences for the public good by: furthering the application of scientific discoveries to the products and processes of industry; providing a forum in which discussions on the opportunities and issues of industry can take place, and publishing journals and books; granting medals, scholarships and other awards; all such other charitable means.

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
£4,384,000
Latest Expenditure
£4,261,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 90.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 49% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 93.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 44% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 7.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 40% 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 £3,328,000
Other Trading £716,000
Investments £335,000
Other Income £5,000

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £3,982,000
Raising Funds £279,000
Governance £45,000
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
£4,384,000
£4,261,000£3,982,000£14,131,000£7,707,00034 / 800
2023
£3,840,000
£3,862,000£3,642,000£13,538,000£7,055,00034 / 800
2022
£2,921,000
£3,234,000£3,073,000£12,912,000£6,498,00031 / 800
2021
£2,593,211
£2,959,057£2,865,701£14,438,590£7,635,78930 / 0
2020
£2,872,756
£3,120,289£3,032,822£13,908,724£7,243,28136 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Society Of Chemical Industry

What does Society Of Chemical Industry do?

SCI aims to advance the science of applied chemistry sciences for the public good by: furthering the application of scientific discoveries to the products and processes of industry; providing a forum in which discussions on the opportunities and issues of industry can take place, and publishing journals and books; granting medals, scholarships and other awards; all such other charitable means.

How much income did Society Of Chemical Industry report in 2024?

Society Of Chemical Industry reported total income of £4.38m and reported expenditure of £4.26m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Society Of Chemical Industry?

Society Of Chemical Industry has a program ratio of 90.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 49% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Society Of Chemical Industry registered as a charity?

Society Of Chemical Industry was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 September 1962 as charity number 206883. It has been registered for 64 years.

Who runs Society Of Chemical Industry?

Society Of Chemical Industry is governed by a board of 18 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Society Of Chemical Industry operate?

Society Of Chemical Industry operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Society Of Chemical Industry a registered charity?

Yes — Society Of Chemical Industry is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 206883.

Details

Address
SOCIETY OF CHEMICAL INDUSTRY
14-15 BELGRAVE SQUARE
LONDON
SW1X 8PS
Website
www.soci.org
Registration Date
22 September 1962
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
206883
Charity Number
206883

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Trustees

Ana Perroni Laloe
Dr BEN ALSTON
Dr DAVE ALLEN
Dr ELIZABETH ROWSELL
Dr GEOFFREY FOWLER
Also governs 1 other charity
Dr George Okafo
Dr Jacqueline Sheridan
Also governs 1 other charity
Dr Jeremy Parker
Dr JONATHAN HAGUE
Dr KEVIN MATTHEWS
Dr Sharali Malik
Dr Victor Christou
Greg Clark Rt Hon
Jeremy Compton
Professor Andrew Waterhouse
Professor Joseph Sweeney
Simon Curtis
Thomas Birk

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • S C I

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