THE BRITISH SOCIETY FOR THE HISTORY OF SCIENCE

Registered charity 258854 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as BSHS

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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Latest income

£121k

Latest spending

£111k

Registered

1969

Accounts read

FY2024

Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts

The accounts state that total funds increased to £353,221, with unrestricted reserves at £262,215, which exceeds the stated policy target of 12 months of normal operating costs. The charity reported a net income surplus of £9,813 for the year, funded primarily by membership subscriptions and royalties, with no material uncertainties affecting its ability to continue as a going concern.

Automated summary of the FY2024 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Largest income source: BJHS Royalties (41% of income)

“BJHS Royalties 49,191” — page 16

Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Reserves policy: 12 months of normal operating costs (held: £262k)

“Council has agreed that a level of cash reserves (to be held on one of the Society's Savings Accounts) appropriate to its situation should be no less than 12 months of normal operating costs as listed in budget and accounts under the heading of Operating Costs.” — page 8

Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

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Trustees · trustee networks

Dr Chiara Ambrosiochair
Dr Adam Mosley
Dr Alice White
Dr Amanda Rees
Dr Ben Marsden
Dr Brigitte Stenhouse
Dr Daniel Margocsy
Dr Elaine Leong
Dr Katalin Straner
Dr Michael Barany
Dr Nathan Bossoh · trustee of 1 other charity
Dr Rebecca Martin
Dr Rebekah Higgitt
Dr Sam Robinson
Prof Jonathan Topham

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Northern Ireland · Scotland · Throughout England And Wales

Income and spending

Financial year end	Income	Spending
31/12/2024	£121k	£111k
31/12/2023	£92k	£88k
31/12/2022	£73k	£117k
31/12/2021	£110k	£78k
31/12/2020	£89k	£77k

Common questions

Is THE BRITISH SOCIETY FOR THE HISTORY OF SCIENCE financially healthy?

Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that total funds increased to £353,221, with unrestricted reserves at £262,215, which exceeds the stated policy target of 12 months of normal operating costs. The charity reported a net income surplus of £9,813 for the year, funded primarily by membership subscriptions and royalties, with no material uncertainties affecting its ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.