The British Society For The History Of Science
Also known as: Bshs
The society promotes and furthers the study of the history and philosophy of science through providing facilities, arranging meetings, promoting research and the publication of papers.
Activities & Mission
The society promotes and furthers the study of the history and philosophy of science through providing facilities, arranging meetings, promoting research and the publication of papers.
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.
Country
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £121,044 | £111,231 | 0 / 10 | |||
| 2023 | £92,495 | £88,171 | 0 / 10 | |||
| 2022 | £73,487 | £116,878 | 0 / 15 | |||
| 2021 | £110,349 | £77,893 | 0 / 20 | |||
| 2020 | £88,532 | £76,771 | 0 / 30 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The British Society For The History Of Science
What does The British Society For The History Of Science do?
The society promotes and furthers the study of the history and philosophy of science through providing facilities, arranging meetings, promoting research and the publication of papers.
How much income did The British Society For The History Of Science report in 2024?
The British Society For The History Of Science reported total income of £121k and reported expenditure of £111k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The British Society For The History Of Science registered as a charity?
The British Society For The History Of Science was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 June 1969 as charity number 258854. It has been registered for 57 years.
Who runs The British Society For The History Of Science?
The British Society For The History Of Science is governed by a board of 15 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr Chiara Ambrosio. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The British Society For The History Of Science operate?
The British Society For The History Of Science operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is The British Society For The History Of Science a registered charity?
Yes — The British Society For The History Of Science is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 258854.
Details
Marlborough House
298 Regents Park Road
LONDON
N3 2SZ
Registry Information
Is this your charity?
Add your logo, photos and tell the story behind the numbers in your own words. Free for our first 50 launch partners.
Claim this listing Learn more about premium profilesOther notable Research charities
Major UK charities in the same primary sector, drawn from the curated priority cohort.
Trustees
Also governs 1 other charity
Also Known As
- Bshs
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated