THE BRITISH SOCIETY FOR THE HISTORY OF SCIENCE
Registration #258854 · Registered
www.bshs.org.ukoffice@bshs.org.uk
Duncan & Toplis Marlborough House N3 2SZ
The society promotes and furthers the study of the history and philosophy of science through providing facilities, arranging meetings, promoting research and the publication of papers.
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About THE BRITISH SOCIETY FOR THE HISTORY OF SCIENCE
THE BRITISH SOCIETY FOR THE HISTORY OF SCIENCE is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 258854). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Verified" rating with a CharityScore of 78/100 — a well-rated and transparent charity that meets strong governance standards. This indicates a reliable charity with strong fundamentals across most of our assessment criteria. In its most recent reporting year (2024), THE BRITISH SOCIETY FOR THE HISTORY OF SCIENCE reported a total income of £121,044 and total expenditure of £111,231, a spending ratio of 92% indicating a strong proportion of funds directed to charitable work. According to the Charity Commission register, THE BRITISH SOCIETY FOR THE HISTORY OF SCIENCE describes its activities as follows: The society promotes and furthers the study of the history and philosophy of science through providing facilities, arranging meetings, promoting research and the publication of papers. Our analysis has identified 1 high-severity concern for this charity. We recommend reviewing the detailed flags below before donating. This profile is based on data publicly available from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated periodically as new filings are processed. CharityScore UK provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence — we are not affiliated with this charity or any government body.

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Latest spending ratio: 91.9% of income spent on charitable work
| Year | Income | Spending | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £121,044 | £111,231 | 92% |
Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026