THE SCIENTIFIC EXPLORATION SOCIETY
Promotes, organises and supports expeditions for the exploration of developing regions of the world for the purpose of advancing knowledge of, or research into, or for the purpose of educating individuals in the geography, history, archaeology, sociology, economics, ecology and geology of their regions.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a net surplus of £20,117 for the year ended 30 June 2025, with total unrestricted reserves standing at £285,910. The trustees confirm that assets and reserves are adequate to support ongoing activities and that there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. However, the trustees recognize that new funding is required to continue operations on an ongoing basis and remain focused on securing sponsorship to cover running costs.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- Peter Felix CBEchair
- BARBARA JEFFREY
- Briony Deborah Turner
- David Zeitlin
- Diane Allen OBE
- JEREMY PETER FISH
- Trevor Moss
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £185k | £165k |
| 30/06/2024 | £137k | £134k |
| 30/06/2023 | £148k | £118k |
| 30/06/2022 | £96k | £124k |
| 30/06/2021 | £47k | £67k |
Common questions
Is THE SCIENTIFIC EXPLORATION SOCIETY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a net surplus of £20,117 for the year ended 30 June 2025, with total unrestricted reserves standing at £285,910. The trustees confirm that assets and reserves are adequate to support ongoing activities and that there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. However, the trustees recognize that new funding is required to continue operations on an ongoing basis and remain focused on securing sponsorship to cover running costs. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.