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British Association for the Advancement of Science

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87
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
87/100 · methodology

About British Association for the Advancement of Science

Our mission is?to transform the diversity and inclusivity of science; to reach under-served audiences, and increase the number of people who are actively engaged and involved in science. By unlocking the potential of a more diverse group of people, we increase our ability to tackle some of the world?s biggest challenges and shape our future for the better.

Founded
Size
large

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Science & Technology
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar science & technology in United Kingdom
Program spending This charity: 97%
Peer average: 96%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 87
Peer average: 87

Red flags

· All clear
Charity Commission removal
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every £1 goes

£0.97
Program expenses£0.97 (£6.2 million)
97% to programs beats the peer average (96%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

British Association for the Advancement of Science is a registered science & technology nonprofit, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1963 and has been operating for 63 years. Its registration number is 039236. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports £6M in annual revenue. 11 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

British Association for the Advancement of Science has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 87 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 97% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for science & technology charities in United Kingdom is 87/100.

British Association for the Advancement of Science is registered in United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1963 and has been active for 63 years.

Based on official tax filings, British Association for the Advancement of Science has £6M in annual revenue. It allocates 97% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 96% for science & technology charities in United Kingdom. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

British Association for the Advancement of Science is classified as a Science & Technology organization, registered in United Kingdom. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has £6M in annual revenue. The organization has 11 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for British Association for the Advancement of Science. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

British Association for the Advancement of Science has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the Charity Commission. 97% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 96%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Our mission is?to transform the diversity and inclusivity of science; to reach under-served audiences, and increase the number of people who are actively engaged and involved in science. By unlocking the potential of a more diverse group of people, we increase our ability to tackle some of the world?s biggest challenges and shape our future for the better. British Association for the Advancement of Science is classified as a science & technology organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1963.

Among science & technology charities registered in United Kingdom: British Association for the Advancement of Science's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100 is in line with the peer average of 87/100. It allocates 97% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 96%. Its annual revenue of £6M is well above the peer average of £1M.

British Association for the Advancement of Science is a registered charity in the United Kingdom. If you are a UK taxpayer, your donation may qualify for Gift Aid, which allows the charity to claim an extra 25p for every 1 pound you donate at no cost to you. Higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers can also claim additional relief on their Self Assessment tax return.

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Annual revenue
£1M-£10M
97% to programs
Source: Charity Commission (UK) (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK) (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. BRITISH ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF SCIENCE is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.

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Leadership

DR
Dr Heather King
Trustee

Officers & trustees (11)

Source: Public filings

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Dr H•••••• K•••
Trustee
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Dr J•• d• S••••
Trustee
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Dr R••••• S•••••• H••••••• W•••••••
Trustee
DR
Dr R••••• A••••
Trustee
HI
Hilary N•••••
Trustee
KE
Kevin C•••••••
Trustee
MA
Matthew H•••••
Trustee
NE
Neil G••••••••
Trustee
PH
Philip J••• S••••
Trustee
PR
Professor T••• K•••
Trustee
SA
Sarah C••••••
Trustee
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Latest news

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Activity timeline

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Form filed
£6.4M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
£4.8M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
£6.8M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
£5.3M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
£3.1M revenue
FY2021
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Peer charities

Other science & technology in United Kingdom, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
British Association for the Advancement of Science This page 87 £6.4 million 97%
Birmingham and Solihull Women'S Aid 89 £8.3 million 97%
Women in Prison Limited 87 £3.8 million 100%
Prison Reform Trust 87 £2.0 million 95%
Age Uk Richmond Upon Thames 87 £2.4 million 95%
Aspire ( Association for Spinal Injury Research Rehabilitation … 87 £3.9 million 84%
New Philanthropy Capital 87 £3.2 million 97%
National Centre For Universities and Business 87 £2.9 million 97%
Women in Informal Employment: Globalizing and Organizing (wiego) … 87 £7.0 million 100%

Sources and verification

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Registration and legal identity
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities
Financial filings
Charity Commission annual returns - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities - 11 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Wikidata structured data

Data freshness

Last updated
Mar 21, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Executive compensation
Top-officer pay not disclosed
Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Headquarters address
No street address on file
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified
Programmatic detail
Specific cause areas not yet tagged

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about British Association for the Advancement of Science

What is British Association for the Advancement of Science?
British Association for the Advancement of Science is a science & technology nonprofit organization, United Kingdom. Our mission is?to transform the diversity and inclusivity of science; to reach under-served audiences, and increase the number of people who are actively engaged and involved in science. By unlocking the potential of a more diverse group of people, we increase our ability to tackle some of the world?s biggest challenges and shape our future for the better.
When was British Association for the Advancement of Science founded?
British Association for the Advancement of Science was founded in 1963.
Where is British Association for the Advancement of Science located?
Headquartered in United Kingdom.
What is British Association for the Advancement of Science's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £1M-£10M. 97% of expenses go to program services.
Is British Association for the Advancement of Science trustworthy?
British Association for the Advancement of Science has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is British Association for the Advancement of Science's registration number?
Registration: 039236 (United Kingdom).
What is British Association for the Advancement of Science's website?
https://www.britishscienceassociation.org
Are donations to British Association for the Advancement of Science tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.