The London Mathematical Society
The Society's main activities include publishing journals and books, providing grants to support mathematics and organising scientific meetings and lectures. The Society is also involved in policy and strategic work to support mathematics and research. This work includes engaging with government on mathematics policy, participating in international initiatives and promoting the discipline.
Activities & Mission
The Society's main activities include publishing journals and books, providing grants to support mathematics and organising scientific meetings and lectures. The Society is also involved in policy and strategic work to support mathematics and research. This work includes engaging with government on mathematics policy, participating in international initiatives and promoting the discipline.
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 30% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1335). How is this calculated?
Higher than 26% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 15% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £4,047,293 | £3,730,817 | £3,322,642 | £22,784,268 | £22,212,975 | 15 / 200 |
| 2024 | £3,481,784 | £3,180,142 | £2,797,534 | £21,975,196 | £16,459,778 | 16 / 2000 |
| 2023 | £3,138,859 | £2,725,820 | £2,378,919 | £20,038,381 | £19,407,336 | 15 / 200 |
| 2022 | £2,923,521 | £2,280,243 | £2,009,731 | £19,703,504 | £15,639,501 | 13 / 30 |
| 2021 | £3,149,091 | £2,364,277 | £2,088,410 | £19,588,159 | £19,171,780 | 18 / 250 |
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Frequently asked questions about The London Mathematical Society
What does The London Mathematical Society do?
The Society's main activities include publishing journals and books, providing grants to support mathematics and organising scientific meetings and lectures. The Society is also involved in policy and strategic work to support mathematics and research. This work includes engaging with government on mathematics policy, participating in international initiatives and promoting the discipline.
How much income did The London Mathematical Society report in 2025?
The London Mathematical Society reported total income of £4.05m and reported expenditure of £3.73m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The London Mathematical Society?
The London Mathematical Society has a program ratio of 82.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 30% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1335 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The London Mathematical Society registered as a charity?
The London Mathematical Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 November 1967 as charity number 252660. It has been registered for 59 years.
Who runs The London Mathematical Society?
The London Mathematical Society is governed by a board of 20 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The London Mathematical Society operate?
The London Mathematical Society operates across 27 areas, including Australia, Austria, Belgium and 24 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is The London Mathematical Society a registered charity?
Yes — The London Mathematical Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 252660.
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DE MORGAN HOUSE
57-58 RUSSELL SQUARE
LONDON
WC1B 4HS
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