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The Royal Society of Chemistry

Registered charity 207890, on the register since 24 December 1963. The 185th largest charity in England and Wales by income.

From the registerYear to 31 December 2024
Income£73.4m
Spending£87.5m
Deficit£14.2m
AccountsUp to date
Legal formOther
Company numberRC000524
Years on the register62

What it says it does

The RSC is an international charity and professional body that connects chemical scientists with each other and society as a whole. We develop and celebrate professional capabilities. We publish new research, bring people together to spark new ideas and partnerships, and support teachers to inspire future generations. We speak up to influence the people making decisions that affect us all.

In the charity's own words, as filed with the Charity Commission.

Its causes

Arts/culture/heritage/scienceEducation/trainingGeneral Charitable Purposes

Where it works

It names no single council area: it works across England and Wales, or further.

Check it yourself

Its entry on the Charity Commission register · its own website

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