SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENT SOCIETY
The promotion and advancement of the knowledge of the history of scientific artifacts and their preservation.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that net unrestricted funds amounted to £29,096 as of 31 December 2024, which the trustees describe as a reserve against uncertainties. The charity is not active in fundraising and relies on membership subscriptions and small donations. The trustees confirm that risks have been identified and suitable precautions are in existence.
What the accounts disclose
“The reserves policy may therefore be stated as the maintenance of sums on deposit to provide a source for major charitable activities and a reserve against uncertainties” — page 3
Trustees
- DAVID HOWARTH
- Dr Alex Rose
- Dr John Caunt
- Dr Neil Handley
- Dr Nicolas de Hilster
- Dr WILLEM D HACKMANN
- Evan D Boxer-Cook
- Guy Sechrist
- Lauren Ryall-Waite
- Luca Rocca
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £37k | £38k |
| 31/12/2023 | £48k | £51k |
| 31/12/2022 | £31k | £32k |
| 31/12/2021 | £25k | £30k |
| 31/12/2020 | £25k | £28k |
Common questions
Is SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENT SOCIETY financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that net unrestricted funds amounted to £29,096 as of 31 December 2024, which the trustees describe as a reserve against uncertainties. The charity is not active in fundraising and relies on membership subscriptions and small donations. The trustees confirm that risks have been identified and suitable precautions are in existence. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.