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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.

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
£1,455,132
Latest Expenditure
£1,742,773

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 117.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 92% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 960). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 98.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 54% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 4.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 41% of UK Religion 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 £72,434
Charitable Activities £701,141
Other Trading £0
Investments £197,471
Other Income £484,086

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,712,931
Raising Funds £29,842
Governance £51,119
Grants to Institutions £1,246,080
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
£1,455,132
£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
2020
£1,168,755
£1,077,115£1,046,658£8,338,027£660,5973 / 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 2024?

The Pathological Society Of Great Britain And Ireland reported total income of £1.46m and reported expenditure of £1.74m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Pathological Society Of Great Britain And Ireland?

The Pathological Society Of Great Britain And Ireland has a program ratio of 117.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 92% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 960 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

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 17 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

Address
The Pathological Society
6 Alie Steet
London
E1 8QT
Registration Date
3 December 2013
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5042442
Charity Number
1154851

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Trustees

Prof Mark Johan Arends Chair
DR Abhik Mukherjee
Dr Alexander Kieron Haragan
Dr Emma Louise Short
Dr Helen Kalirai
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
Professor Graeme Ian Murray
Professor Sara Ellen Coupland
Also governs 1 other charity
Senior Lecturer Tomoko Iwata

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Pathsoc

Data & trust

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