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The Pathological Society Of Great Britain And Ireland

Also known as: Pathsoc

The charity's mission is to promote any activity that furthers the understanding of disease. Such an understanding is both a direct and indirect benefit for patients. The Society encompasses a broad church ranging from those engaged in diagnostic pathology through to basic scientists, and its remit encompasses educational as well as research activities.

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Activities & Mission

The charity's mission is to promote any activity that furthers the understanding of disease. Such an understanding is both a direct and indirect benefit for patients. The Society encompasses a broad church ranging from those engaged in diagnostic pathology through to basic scientists, and its remit encompasses educational as well as research activities.

Grants

The Pathological Society Of Great Britain And Ireland is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
individuals
Total spending (2025)
£1,260,823
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
the general public
What it supports
education and training

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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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
£834,895
Latest Expenditure
£1,260,823

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 147.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 97.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 2.2%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0
Charitable Activities £614,747
Other Trading £0
Investments £151,313
Other Income £68,835

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,233,011
Raising Funds £27,812
Governance £0
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 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£834,895
£1,260,823£1,233,011£5,580,746£5,580,7462 / 0
2024
£1,455,132
£1,742,773£1,712,931£7,565,414£7,565,4142 / 0
2023
£1,034,792
£1,832,265£1,801,856£7,853,055£7,853,0552 / 0
2022
£1,173,640
£960,820£960,820£8,426,887£8,426,8873 / 0
2021
£1,153,236
£1,536,737£1,506,079£8,696,399£649,5653 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Pathological Society Of Great Britain And Ireland

What does The Pathological Society Of Great Britain And Ireland do?

The charity's mission is to promote any activity that furthers the understanding of disease. Such an understanding is both a direct and indirect benefit for patients. The Society encompasses a broad church ranging from those engaged in diagnostic pathology through to basic scientists, and its remit encompasses educational as well as research activities.

How much income did The Pathological Society Of Great Britain And Ireland report in 2025?

The Pathological Society Of Great Britain And Ireland reported total income of £835k and reported expenditure of £1.26m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Pathological Society Of Great Britain And Ireland registered as a charity?

The Pathological Society Of Great Britain And Ireland was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 December 2013 as charity number 1154851. It has been registered for 13 years.

Who runs The Pathological Society Of Great Britain And Ireland?

The Pathological Society Of Great Britain And Ireland is governed by a board of 18 trustees. The chair of trustees is Prof Mark Johan Arends. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Pathological Society Of Great Britain And Ireland operate?

The Pathological Society Of Great Britain And Ireland operates across 3 areas: Ireland, Northern Ireland and Scotland.

Is The Pathological Society Of Great Britain And Ireland a registered charity?

Yes — The Pathological Society Of Great Britain And Ireland is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1154851.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
3 December 2013
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5042442
Charity Number
1154851

Trustees

Prof Mark Johan Arends Chair
Dr Alexander Kieron Haragan
Dr Emma Louise Short
Dr Helen Kalirai
Dr Jennifer Louise Stahle
Dr Kate Marie Marks
Dr Kieren Simon James Allinson
Dr Marnix Jansen
Dr Matthew Richard Pugh
Dr Timothy James Kendall
Honorary Prof Abeer Shaaban
Prof Gareth Thomas
Prof John Le Quesne
Prof Mohammad Ilyas
Prof Nicholas Paul West
Prof Richard John Byers
Professor Sara Ellen Coupland
Also governs 1 other charity
Senior Lecturer Tomoko Iwata

Also Known As

  • Pathsoc

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