the royal society of london for improving natural knowledge (commonly known as the royal society)
Activities & Mission
The Royal Society has three roles: A learned society; The UK's Academy of Science; And as a funding agency. We- Promote science and its benefits- Recognise excellence in science- Support outstanding science- Provide scientific advice for policy- Foster international and global cooperation- Provide education and public engagement
Fundraising
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Financial Information
Latest Income
£396,290,000
Latest Expenditure
£145,955,000
Financial Efficiency
Program Ratio 36.2%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 98.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 3.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Donations & Legacies £3,056,000
Charitable Activities £381,318,000
Other Trading £65,000
Investments £11,841,000
Other Income £10,000
Expenditure Categories
Charitable Expenditure £143,279,000
Raising Funds £2,676,000
Governance £2,469,000
Grants to Institutions £3,446,000
Other Expenditure £0
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £396,290,000 | £145,955,000 | £143,279,000 | £609,493,000 | £35,700,000 | 266 / 0 |
| 2023 | £139,786,000 | £141,691,000 | £138,610,000 | £334,562,000 | £32,400,000 | 234 / 0 |
| 2022 | £124,581,000 | £127,654,000 | £124,092,000 | £356,207,000 | £34,300,000 | 213 / 0 |
| 2021 | £136,170,000 | £138,422,000 | £136,327,000 | £334,590,000 | £26,200,000 | 219 / 0 |
| 2020 | £129,779,000 | £133,704,000 | £129,292,000 | £277,248,000 | £16,800,000 | 212 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Details
Address
6-9 CARLTON HOUSE TERRACE
LONDON
SW1Y 5AG
LONDON
SW1Y 5AG
Email
info@royalsociety.orgWebsite
www.royalsociety.orgRegistration Date
22 January 1963
Status
Registered
Registry Information
Organisation Number
207043
Charity Number
207043
Trustees
Professor Sir Adrian Smith FRS
Sir David Charles Baulcombe FRS
Professor Doreen Ann Cantrell FRS
Professor Julia Alison Noble OBE FRS
Sir Mark Walport
Professor Stephen Barnett FRS FRSE
Professor Yvonne Jones FRS
Professor Annette Catherine Dolphin FRS
Professor Jonathan Keating FRS
Professor Sheila Rowan CBE FRS
Professor Sarah Darby FRS
Professor Tim Palmer CBE FRS
Anne Ridley
Professor Stephen West CBE
Professor Gideon Davies FRS
Professor Carlos Frenk CBE FRS
Professor Ian Walmsley FRS
Professor Krishnaswamy Vijayraghavan FRS
Professor Marta Kwiatkowska FRS
Professor Robin Allshire FRS
Professor Dame Nancy Rothwell FRS
Professor Eric William Wolff FRS
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- THE ROYAL SOCIETY