The Governance RegisterEdition 2026 · Compiled 12th July 2026

The Royal Society of London for Improving Natural Knowledge (Commonly Known AS the Royal Society)

Registered charity 207043 Registered since 1963

Operates: Scotland, Northern Ireland, Throughout England And Wales

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Board DNA

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24
trustees on the board
2.3y median 2y
average tenure
5y
longest tenure
0
trustees past 6 years
3.7y
average years in governance
21 vs 0 portfolio
first-time trustees
3
company-linked trustees

Sector coverage

Education/training 24Other Charitable Purposes 24Disability 1The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives 1

Commercial experience

Arts and leisure 1Health and social care 1Other services 1
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Contact

Websitewww.royalsociety.org
Emailinfo@royalsociety.org
Phone+44 207 451 2500
Address6-9 CARLTON HOUSE TERRACE, LONDON, SW1Y 5AG

Finances

£157,614,000 latest income

YearIncomeSpending
2021£136,170,000£138,422,000
2022£124,581,000£127,654,000
2023£139,786,000£141,691,000
2024£396,290,000£145,955,000
2025£157,614,000£151,520,000

What it does

What

Education/trainingOther Charitable Purposes

Who

Children/young PeopleElderly/old PeoplePeople With DisabilitiesOther Charities Or Voluntary BodiesOther Defined GroupsThe General Public/mankind

How

Makes Grants To IndividualsMakes Grants To OrganisationsProvides Other FinanceProvides Buildings/facilities/open SpaceProvides ServicesProvides Advocacy/advice/informationSponsors Or Undertakes ResearchActs As An Umbrella Or Resource Body

Charitable objects

FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF NATURAL KNOWLEDGE

Governing document: ROYAL CHARTERS DATED 1662, 1663 AND 1669

Trustees (24)

24trustees
72median age
2aged 70+
Succession outlook: 2 of 24 trustees are aged 70 or over.

Linked company (Companies House)

Royal Society · RC000519 · Active

Royal Charter Company · incorporated 01/01/1981

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