The Science Council
The Science Council is a membership organisation of 35 learned societies and professional bodies in the UK from across science and its applications. The Science Council awards the professional qualifications of Chartered Scientist, Chartered Science Teacher, Registered Scientist and Registered Science Technician and provides a mechanism for the sector to work collectively.
Activities & Mission
The Science Council is a membership organisation of 35 learned societies and professional bodies in the UK from across science and its applications. The Science Council awards the professional qualifications of Chartered Scientist, Chartered Science Teacher, Registered Scientist and Registered Science Technician and provides a mechanism for the sector to work collectively.
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 61% of UK Research charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 273). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Research charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 43% of UK Research charities with income £100K to £1M. (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 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £972,007 | £897,445 | £897,445 | £666,940 | £647,136 | 14 / 250 |
| 2023 | £910,540 | £1,026,518 | £1,026,518 | £592,378 | £576,149 | 13 / 250 |
| 2022 | £925,103 | £1,039,222 | £1,039,222 | £708,356 | £686,882 | 13 / 250 |
| 2021 | £888,167 | £924,333 | £924,333 | £822,475 | £804,846 | 12 / 250 |
| 2020 | £847,023 | £780,826 | £780,826 | £858,641 | £837,795 | 10 / 200 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Science Council
What does The Science Council do?
The Science Council is a membership organisation of 35 learned societies and professional bodies in the UK from across science and its applications. The Science Council awards the professional qualifications of Chartered Scientist, Chartered Science Teacher, Registered Scientist and Registered Science Technician and provides a mechanism for the sector to work collectively.
How much income did The Science Council report in 2024?
The Science Council reported total income of £972k and reported expenditure of £897k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Science Council?
The Science Council has a program ratio of 92.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 61% of UK Research charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 273 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Science Council registered as a charity?
The Science Council was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 September 2009 as charity number 1131661. It has been registered for 17 years.
Who runs The Science Council?
The Science Council is governed by a board of 14 trustees. The chair of trustees is David Wells. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Science Council operate?
The Science Council operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Science Council a registered charity?
Yes — The Science Council is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1131661.
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