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The Nutrition Society

The Society is the largest Learned Society for nutrition in Europe and a leading authority in the world in the field of nutritional science. Its principal activities are:Publishing internationally renowned learned journals; Publishing nutrition text books; Disseminating scientific information through its publications and an annual programme of scientific meetings; membership

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Activities & Mission

The Society is the largest Learned Society for nutrition in Europe and a leading authority in the world in the field of nutritional science. Its principal activities are:Publishing internationally renowned learned journals; Publishing nutrition text books; Disseminating scientific information through its publications and an annual programme of scientific meetings; membership

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
£1,352,609
Latest Expenditure
£1,690,666

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 113.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 93% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 90.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 35% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 16.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 19% 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 £55,727
Charitable Activities £1,260,599
Other Trading £26,535
Investments £9,748
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,534,986
Raising Funds £155,680
Governance £123,013
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
£1,352,609
£1,690,666£1,534,986£1,058,173£1,039,14113 / 300
2023
£1,260,046
£1,837,629£1,740,971£1,353,421£1,353,42112 / 350
2022
£1,207,422
£1,819,813£1,722,789£1,888,902£1,888,90213 / 350
2021
£1,129,430
£1,194,250£1,104,781£2,620,885£2,620,88512 / 160
2020
£1,520,141
£1,099,229£1,023,435£2,567,974£745,90212 / 250

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Nutrition Society

What does The Nutrition Society do?

The Society is the largest Learned Society for nutrition in Europe and a leading authority in the world in the field of nutritional science. Its principal activities are:Publishing internationally renowned learned journals; Publishing nutrition text books; Disseminating scientific information through its publications and an annual programme of scientific meetings; membership

How much income did The Nutrition Society report in 2024?

The Nutrition Society reported total income of £1.35m and reported expenditure of £1.69m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Nutrition Society?

The Nutrition Society has a program ratio of 113.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 93% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Nutrition Society registered as a charity?

The Nutrition Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 30 September 1976 as charity number 272071. It has been registered for 50 years.

Who runs The Nutrition Society?

The Nutrition Society is governed by a board of 12 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Nutrition Society operate?

The Nutrition Society operates across 3 areas: Ireland, Scotland and England.

Is The Nutrition Society a registered charity?

Yes — The Nutrition Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 272071.

Details

Address
Nutrition Society
Unit 10
Cambridge Court
210 Shepherds Bush Road
LONDON
Registration Date
30 September 1976
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
272071
Charity Number
272071

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Trustees

Barbara Bray
Dr Eileen Gibney
Dr Hannah Elise Theobald
Dr Wendy Hall
Penelope Jane Hunking
Professor Andrew Salter
Professor Bernard Michael Corfe
Professor Frank Thies
Professor John Brameld
Professor Maria O'Sullivan
Professor Mary Ward
Professor Thomas Hill

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Data & trust

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