# THE DEEP-SEA BIOLOGY SOCIETY

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1173699
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** CIO
- **Registered:** July 6, 2017
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1173699


## Contact

- **Address:** 49 Station Road, Polegate
- **Postcode:** BN26 6EA
- **Phone:** 02079425056
- **Website:** http://dsbsoc.org/



## Activities

**Objects:** THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT IN DEEP-SEA BIOLOGY BY THE OPERATION OF A SCIENTIFIC SOCIETY TO PROMOTE THE EXCHANGE OF INFORMATION, THE PROMOTION AND DISSEMINATION OF DEEP-SEA RESEARCH, TO FOSTER THE NEXT GENERATION OF DEEP-SEA BIOLOGISTS AND TO PROMOTE DEMOGRAPHIC DIVERSITY IN THE STUDY OF DEEP-SEA BIOLOGY.

**Activities:** The society enables the exchange of information on deep-sea biology through its membership program, digital communication platforms and the organisation and sponsorship of scientific meetings. We issue grants such as travel and career development awards. We give annual and triennial prizes recognising excellence in research. We conduct a mentoring program connecting senior and junior researchers.




## Classification

- **How:** Makes Grants To Individuals, Makes Grants To Organisations, Provides Other Finance, Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Sponsors Or Undertakes Research
- **What:** Education/training, Environment/conservation/heritage
- **Who:** Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies, Other Defined Groups, The General Public/mankind



## Areas of operation

- Australia
- Canada
- Chile
- France
- Hong Kong
- New Zealand
- United States
- Throughout England And Wales



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 31, 2024 | £25692 | £31978 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2023 | £23732 | £38915 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2022 | £8234 | £8924 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2021 | £33643 | £38517 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2020 | £33667 | £8357 | — | — |



## Trustees

- **Dr Michelle Taylor** (Chair) — appointed Oct. 18, 2021
- Alycia Jane Smith — appointed Oct. 18, 2021
- Ariane Buckenmeyer — appointed Jan. 16, 2025
- Dr Alexis Weinnig — appointed Oct. 18, 2021
- Dr Franck Lejzerowicz — appointed March 18, 2022
- Dr Heather Judkins — appointed Jan. 16, 2025
- Dr Julia Sigwart — appointed Sept. 14, 2018
- Dr Maeva Perez — appointed Jan. 16, 2025
- Dr Mari Heggernes Eilertsen — appointed Jan. 16, 2025
- Dr Pierre Methou — appointed Oct. 18, 2021
- Janet Ferguson-Roberts — appointed Jan. 1, 2024
- Julia Johnstone — appointed April 16, 2024
- Katharine Bigham — appointed Oct. 18, 2021
- Lucy Goodwin — appointed Jan. 16, 2025
- Sofia Graca Aranha Carvalho Ramos — appointed Oct. 18, 2021