the linnean society of london
Activities & Mission
The Society's Royal Charter 1802 states the purpose as 'The Cultivation of the Science of Natural History in all its branches'. We have three key charitable activities:1) safeguarding and promoting our heritage collections; 2) advancing scientific knowledge and understanding; 3) engaging the public and educational outreach. Our vision is a world where nature is understood, valued and protected.
Fundraising
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Financial Information
Latest Income
£2,275,510
Latest Expenditure
£1,888,952
Financial Efficiency
Program Ratio 81.4%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 98.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 9.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Donations & Legacies £74,860
Charitable Activities £1,927,485
Other Trading £26,762
Investments £235,105
Other Income £11,298
Expenditure Categories
Charitable Expenditure £1,851,618
Raising Funds £37,334
Governance £134,652
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £2,275,510 | £1,888,952 | £1,851,618 | £11,017,843 | £3,069,707 | 22 / 9 |
| 2023 | £2,442,501 | £2,008,617 | £1,983,137 | £10,327,508 | £4,704,438 | 23 / 3 |
| 2022 | £2,044,826 | £1,651,614 | £1,628,168 | £9,524,279 | £3,823,293 | 23 / 10 |
| 2021 | £2,500,544 | £1,583,441 | £1,559,855 | £9,695,750 | £3,595,108 | 21 / 5 |
| 2020 | £2,304,914 | £1,546,936 | £1,535,493 | £8,335,685 | £3,241,724 | 19 / 2 |
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Details
Address
LINNEAN SOCIETY OF LONDON
BURLINGTON HOUSE
PICCADILLY
LONDON
W1J 0BF
BURLINGTON HOUSE
PICCADILLY
LONDON
W1J 0BF
Email
info@linnean.orgWebsite
www.linnean.orgRegistration Date
4 June 1964
Status
Registered
Registry Information
Organisation Number
220509
Charity Number
220509
Trustees
Edward Joseph Banks
Dr Mark Francis Watson
Andrea Hart
Dr Isabel Larridon
Dr Howard Paul Nelson
Fiona McWilliams
Professor Stuart Andrew West
Prof Amy Dickman
Subhadra Das
Dr Heather White
Dr Peter Gregory
Dr Linda Davies
Dr Juliano Morimoto
George Edmund Bull
Dr Philip Mark Gilmartin
Dr Jose Fernando Gonzalez-Maya