THE GENETICS SOCIETY
Registration #261062 · Registered
www.genetics.org.uktheteam@genetics.org.uk
PO Box 43 95 Mortimer Street W1W 7GB
The object of the Society is to promote the advancement of the science of genetics for the benefit of the public. The Society does this by promoting the interchange of scientific information about genetics through running and sponsoring scientific meetings, through publishing scientific journals and through awarding small grants for travel and research, especially to junior scientists.
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About THE GENETICS SOCIETY
THE GENETICS SOCIETY is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 261062). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Verified" rating with a CharityScore of 77/100 — 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 GENETICS SOCIETY reported a total income of £529,700 and total expenditure of £615,572, a spending ratio of 116% indicating a strong proportion of funds directed to charitable work. According to the Charity Commission register, THE GENETICS SOCIETY describes its activities as follows: The object of the Society is to promote the advancement of the science of genetics for the benefit of the public. The Society does this by promoting the interchange of scientific information about genetics through running and sponsoring scientific meetings, through publishing scientific journals and through awarding small grants for travel and research, especially to junior scientists. Our analysis found no significant governance concerns for THE GENETICS SOCIETY. No regulatory actions, filing failures, or financial anomalies were detected in the available public data. 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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Financial History
Latest spending ratio: 116.2% of income spent on charitable work
| Year | Income | Spending | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £529,700 | £615,572 | 116% |
Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026