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The objects for which the Society is hereby constituted ("the Objects") are for the benefit of the pubic: the advancement of the science of statistics and its applications, and the promotion of the appropriate use and awareness of statistics.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyRoyal Statistical Society is a registered science & technology nonprofit, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1964 and has been operating for 62 years. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 87/100 for science & technology charities in United Kingdom. The organization reports £2M in annual revenue. 35 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected. Recent news coverage is predominantly positive.
Royal Statistical Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. 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 76 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 100% 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.
Royal Statistical Society is registered in United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1964 and has been active for 62 years.
Based on official tax filings, Royal Statistical Society has £2M in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 95% for science & technology charities in United Kingdom. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Royal Statistical Society is classified as a Science & Technology organization, registered in United Kingdom. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has £2M in annual revenue. The organization has 35 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Royal Statistical Society. 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.
Royal Statistical Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the Charity Commission. 100% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 95%. Visit the Royal Statistical Society profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
The objects for which the Society is hereby constituted ("the Objects") are for the benefit of the pubic: the advancement of the science of statistics and its applications, and the promotion of the appropriate use and awareness of statistics. Royal Statistical Society is classified as a science & technology organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1964.
Among science & technology charities registered in United Kingdom: Royal Statistical Society's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 is below the peer average of 87/100. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 95%. Its annual revenue of £2M is comparable to the peer average of £1M.
Royal Statistical Society 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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Filing history
5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK) (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. ROYAL STATISTICAL SOCIETY is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
ROYAL STATISTICAL SOCIETY is in United Kingdom, a TGE (Transnational Giving Europe) member country. Dutch donors can route gifts via Stichting Transnational Giving Europe to receive Dutch ANBI-equivalent deductibility, subject to TGE's 5% pass-through fee.
ROYAL STATISTICAL SOCIETY is registered in United Kingdom. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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Leadership
Officers & trustees (25)
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Latest news
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Sentiment
NeutralProfessor Christl Donnelly awarded RSS Guy Medal in Silver - oxfordmartin.ox.ac.uk
Statistics is important in medical misconduct cases - The BMJ
Concerns raised over PACAC chair's comments on ONS independence - Civil Service World
Higher inflation for lower-income UK families, says ONS - Research Live
Professor Guy Nason appointed next Royal Statistical Society President - Imperial College London
Navigating climate change statistics - Royal Meteorological Society
Prestigious Royal Statistical Society award for Lancaster researcher - Lancaster University
STOR-i director to receive prestigious accolade from the Royal Statistical Society - Lancaster University
Experts call for Lucy Letby inquiry to cover statistical evidence used in trial - The Guardian
Who’s Moving: Independent Age, Barnardo’s, Royal Statistical Society, and more - Civil Society Media
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- Officers and trustees
- Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities - 35 disclosed in the public registry.
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Quick facts about Royal Statistical Society
- What is Royal Statistical Society?
- Royal Statistical Society is a science & technology nonprofit organization, United Kingdom. The objects for which the Society is hereby constituted ("the Objects") are for the benefit of the pubic: the advancement of the science of statistics and its applications, and the promotion of the appropriate use and awareness of statistics.
- When was Royal Statistical Society founded?
- Royal Statistical Society was founded in 1964.
- Where is Royal Statistical Society located?
- Headquartered in United Kingdom.
- What is Royal Statistical Society's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately £1M-£10M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Royal Statistical Society trustworthy?
- Royal Statistical Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 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 Royal Statistical Society's website?
- https://www.rss.org.uk
- Are donations to Royal Statistical Society 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.