The Governance RegisterEdition 2026 · Compiled 12th July 2026

Academy of Social Sciences

Registered charity 1088537 Registered since 2001

Operates: Scotland, Northern Ireland, Throughout England And Wales

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Board DNA

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20
trustees on the board
2.9y median 2y
average tenure
7y
longest tenure
1
trustees past 6 years
9.1y
average years in governance
15 vs 0 portfolio
first-time trustees
18
company-linked trustees

Sector coverage

Arts/culture/heritage/science 20Education/training 20The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives 2Environment/conservation/heritage 1Human Rights/religious Or Racial Harmony/equality Or Diversity 1

Commercial experience

Other services 19Education 7Professional services 7
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Contact

Websitewww.acss.org.uk
Emailoperations@acss.org.uk
Phone03003033513
Addressc/o Knox Cropper LLP, 5th Floor, 65 Leadenhall Street, London

Finances

£774,945 latest income

YearIncomeSpending
2020£725,076£537,511
2021£617,482£629,631
2022£604,701£756,863
2023£702,371£643,681
2024£774,945£728,208

What it does

What

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science

Who

Other Defined GroupsThe General Public/mankind

How

Provides Advocacy/advice/informationSponsors Or Undertakes ResearchActs As An Umbrella Or Resource BodyOther Charitable Activities

Charitable objects

THE OBJECT OF THE ACADEMY IS TO PROMOTE SOCIAL SCIENCES IN THE UNITED KINGDOM FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT.

Governing document: MEMORANDUM AND ARTICLES INCORPORATED 24/09/1999AS AMENDED BY SPECIAL RESOLUTION(S) DATED 17/08/2001AS AMENDED BY SPECIAL RESOLUTION(S) DATED 27/06/2007AS AMENDED BY SPECIAL RESOLUTION(S) DATED 05/03/2013 as amended on 12 Oct 2022

Trustees (20)

20trustees
60median age
2aged 70+

Linked company (Companies House)

Academy of Social Sciences · 03847936 · Active

PRI/LBG/NSC (Private, Limited by guarantee, no share capital, use of 'Limited' exemption) · incorporated 24/09/1999

6 governing document(s) held from Companies House.

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