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Sense About Science

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
1146170
Status
Registered
Registered
Feb. 29, 2012
Legal form
Charitable company

Address

Address
Sense about Science
41 Portland Place
LONDON
W1B 1QH

Activities

Provide advice on scientific matters to the media, policymakers, the general public and others.Produce educational materials on scientific issues for the public as well as medical professionals and others.Respond to misleading or false information by providing the public with relevant scientific evidence.Promote the importance of independent scientific advice for public policy.

Objects: 1 To Advance The Education Of The Public In Any Branch Of Scientific Research (including Social Science) And In Particular By The Dissemination Of Such Research And Useful Information About Such Research.2 To Promote (for The Benefit Of The Community) The Knowledge And Understanding Of The Public Of, And To Stimulate The Interest Of The Public In, The Creation, Presentation And Use Of Scientific Research.

Classification

How
Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Sponsors Or Undertakes Research, Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body
What
Education/training
Who
Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies, The General Public/mankind

Areas of operation

Country
Ireland, Scotland
Region
Throughout England And Wales

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure Assets Employees
April 5, 2025 £795,419 £821,715 £373,400 12
April 5, 2024 £750,228 £815,566 £399,696 12
April 5, 2023 £754,039 £746,192 £465,034 11
April 5, 2022 £887,587 £715,359 £457,187 10
April 5, 2021 £626,187 £544,545 £284,959 9

Trustees

Name Appointed
Alessandro Allegra Nov. 8, 2025
Catherine Guinard July 23, 2025
Dr Maria Ulrika Fonjallaz Bjorksten Nov. 28, 2023
James Wren March 15, 2018
Michael Alan Conradi June 22, 2023
Prof Robin Howard Lovell-Badge March 5, 2014
Professor Lesley Yellowlees Nov. 28, 2023
Professor Nicole Grobert July 22, 2025
Professor Paul Garner Jan. 4, 2023
Professor Willem van Saarloos Nov. 18, 2021
Russ Tucker July 22, 2025
Shaoni Bhattacharya Feb. 12, 2024
Simon Denegri OBE July 1, 2025