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The Learned Society Of Wales

The Learned Society of Wales is the national academy for arts and sciences. Our Fellowship brings together experts from across all academic fields and beyond. We use this collective knowledge to promote research, inspire learning, and provide independent policy advice

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Activities & Mission

The Learned Society of Wales is the national academy for arts and sciences. Our Fellowship brings together experts from across all academic fields and beyond. We use this collective knowledge to promote research, inspire learning, and provide independent policy advice

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
£735,584
Latest Expenditure
£644,806

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 87.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 10.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £216,709
Charitable Activities £503,317
Other Trading £0
Investments £15,558
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £644,806
Raising Funds £0
Governance £68,383
Grants to Institutions £29,149
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 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£735,584
£644,806£644,806£545,190£545,19011 / 0
2024
£639,365
£645,324£645,324£447,485£447,4859 / 0
2023
£548,871
£569,581£569,581£440,679£422,2877 / 0
2022
£380,401
£352,9020 / 0
2021
£304,258
£295,4120 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Learned Society Of Wales

What does The Learned Society Of Wales do?

The Learned Society of Wales is the national academy for arts and sciences. Our Fellowship brings together experts from across all academic fields and beyond. We use this collective knowledge to promote research, inspire learning, and provide independent policy advice

How much income did The Learned Society Of Wales report in 2025?

The Learned Society Of Wales reported total income of £736k and reported expenditure of £645k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Learned Society Of Wales registered as a charity?

The Learned Society Of Wales was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 August 2016 as charity number 1168622. It has been registered for 10 years.

Who runs The Learned Society Of Wales?

The Learned Society Of Wales is governed by a board of 22 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Learned Society Of Wales operate?

The Learned Society Of Wales operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Learned Society Of Wales a registered charity?

Yes — The Learned Society Of Wales is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1168622.

Details

Address
UNIVERSITY OF WALES
REGISTRY
KING EDWARD VII AVENUE
CARDIFF
CF10 3NS
Registration Date
5 August 2016
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5085804
Charity Number
1168622

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Trustees

Dr Sarah Jane Clyburn
Elizabeth Tulip Treasure
Also governs 1 other charity
Professor Ambreena Manji
Professor Angharad Puw Davies
Professor Dame Elan Closs Stephens
Professor David Ewart George Boucher
Professor Faron George Moller
Professor Helen Rosemary Griffiths
Professor Karin Wahl-Jorgensen
Professor Kirsti Bohata
Professor Matthew Joseph Griffin
Professor Mererid Puw Davies
Professor Michael Charles Radcliffe Davies
Also governs 2 other charities
Professor Michael Ivor Reed
Professor Pedr ap Llwyd
Professor Rachel Elizabeth Ashworth
Professor Raluca Luria Radulescu
Also governs 1 other charity
Professor Robert Jeffrey Beynon
Professor Sir Deian Rhys Hopkin
Professor Siwan Manon Davies
Professor Venkateswarlu Kanamarlapudi

Also Known As

  • The Learned Society of Wales

Data & trust

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30 July 2026
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