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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
73/100 · methodology

About The Genetics Society

The object of the Society is to promote the advancement of the science of genetics for the benefit of the public. The Society does this by promoting the interchange of scientific information about genetics through running and sponsoring scientific meetings, through publishing scientific journals and through awarding small grants for travel and research, especially to junior scientists.

Founded
Size
medium

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: 95%
Peer average: 97%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 73
Peer average: 88

Red flags

· All clear
Charity Commission removal
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every £1 goes

£0.95
Program expenses£0.95 (£586,142)
95% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

The Genetics Society is a registered science & technology nonprofit, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1970 and has been operating for 56 years. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 88/100 for science & technology charities in United Kingdom. The organization reports £530K in annual revenue. 11 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

The Genetics Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73/100. 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 73 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 95% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for science & technology charities in United Kingdom is 88/100.

The Genetics Society is registered in United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1970 and has been active for 56 years.

Based on official tax filings, The Genetics Society has £530K in annual revenue. It allocates 95% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 97% for science & technology charities in United Kingdom. Its revenue is below the peer average of £1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

The Genetics Society is classified as a Science & Technology organization, registered in United Kingdom. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has £530K in annual revenue. The organization has 11 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for The Genetics 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.

The Genetics Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the Charity Commission. 95% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 97%. Visit the The Genetics 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 object of the Society is to promote the advancement of the science of genetics for the benefit of the public. The Society does this by promoting the interchange of scientific information about genetics through running and sponsoring scientific meetings, through publishing scientific journals and through awarding small grants for travel and research, especially to junior scientists. The Genetics Society is classified as a science & technology organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1970.

Among science & technology charities registered in United Kingdom: The Genetics Society's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73/100 is below the peer average of 88/100. It allocates 95% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 97%. Its annual revenue of £530K is below the peer average of £1M.

The Genetics 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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Annual revenue
£100K-£1M
95% to programs
Source: Charity Commission (UK) (FY2024) why this matters
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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.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. THE GENETICS SOCIETY 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 Alexander Lorenz
Trustee

Officers & trustees (11)

Source: Public filings

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Dr A•••••••• L•••••
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Dr A••• B••••••••••
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Dr G•• M•••••
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Dr G•••• T•••••
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Dr M•••• K•••••••
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Dr N•••••• B••••••••
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Dr T••••••• A•••••
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Professor A••••• W•••••••
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Professor J•••• B•••• W•••
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Prof I•• H••••••••
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Prof J••••••• P••••••
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Eugenics Debate Shapes Genetics Society’s Future - Bioengineer.org
Apr 2026
bioengineer.org
Professor Fisher awarded inaugural ‘Spore Award’ At Genetics Society of America conference - Imperial College London
Apr 2026
www.imperial.ac.uk
A star scientist showed that better genetics lessons could reduce racism. It was the death knell for his career - statne
Apr 2026
www.statnews.com
The role of genetics in feline behavior - DVM360
Mar 2026
www.dvm360.com
Why Genetics Are the New Baseline for Colorectal Cancer Prevention - 23andMe Blog
Mar 2026
blog.23andme.com
£3 Million Secured to Continue Welsh Sheep Genetics Programme - Wired-gov.net
Mar 2026
www.wired-gov.net
£3m secured to continue Welsh Sheep Genetics Programme - Insider Media Ltd
Mar 2026
www.insidermedia.com
£3 million secured to continue Welsh sheep genetics programme - The Pembrokeshire Herald
Mar 2026
pembrokeshire-herald.com
Benchmark Genetics bolsters commercial team with industry veteran hire - intrafish.com
Mar 2026
www.intrafish.com
Benchmark Genetics: appoints Bruno Decock commercial director - SalmonBusiness
Mar 2026
www.salmonbusiness.com
Form filed
£0.5M revenue
FY2024
CCEW
Form filed
£0.6M revenue
FY2023
CCEW
Form filed
£0.6M revenue
FY2022
CCEW
Form filed
£0.6M revenue
FY2021
CCEW
Form filed
£0.6M revenue
FY2020
CCEW

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Peer charities

Other science & technology in United Kingdom, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
The Genetics Society This page 73 £529,700 95%
Focus on Labour Exploitation 89 £832,562 100%
C2c Social Action 89 £917,791 96%
British Sjogrens Syndrome Association 87 £603,964 98%
The Institute of Refrigeration 87 £522,610 92%
Care After Combat 87 £973,327 95%
Leukaemia & Myeloma Research Uk Ltd 87 £553,937 98%
Ready Generations 87 £508,197 100%
Centre for Women'S Justice 87 £987,289 100%

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 2024 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
85%

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 The Genetics Society

What is The Genetics Society?
The Genetics Society is a science & technology nonprofit organization, United Kingdom. The object of the Society is to promote the advancement of the science of genetics for the benefit of the public. The Society does this by promoting the interchange of scientific information about genetics through running and sponsoring scientific meetings, through publishing scientific journals and through awarding small grants for travel and research, especially to junior scientists.
When was The Genetics Society founded?
The Genetics Society was founded in 1970.
Where is The Genetics Society located?
Headquartered in United Kingdom.
What is The Genetics Society's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately £100K-£1M. 95% of expenses go to program services.
Is The Genetics Society trustworthy?
The Genetics Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73 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 The Genetics Society's website?
https://www.genetics.org.uk
Are donations to The Genetics 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.