The Linnean Society Of London
- Country
- England & Wales
- Charity number
- 220509
- Status
- Registered
- Registered
- June 4, 1964
- Legal form
- Other
Address
- Address
- Linnean Society Of London
Burlington House
Piccadilly
London
W1J 0BF
Contact
- Phone
- 020 7434 4479
- info@linnean.org
- Website
linnean.org
Activities
The Society's Royal Charter 1802 states the purpose as 'The Cultivation of the Science of Natural History in all its branches'. We have three key charitable activities:1) safeguarding and promoting our heritage collections; 2) advancing scientific knowledge and understanding; 3) engaging the public and educational outreach. Our vision is a world where nature is understood, valued and protected.
Objects: For The Cultivation Of The Science Of Natural History In All Its Branches.
Classification
- How
- Makes Grants To Individuals, Makes Grants To Organisations, Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Sponsors Or Undertakes Research, Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body
- What
- Education/training, Arts/culture/heritage/science, Environment/conservation/heritage
- Who
- The General Public/mankind
Geography
- Area of benefit
- London
- Region
- Throughout England
Finances
| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 31, 2025 | £2,632,979 | £2,008,737 | £12,062,607 | 23 |
| Dec. 31, 2024 | £2,275,510 | £1,888,952 | £11,017,843 | 22 |
| Dec. 31, 2023 | £2,442,501 | £2,008,617 | £10,327,508 | 23 |
| Dec. 31, 2022 | £2,044,826 | £1,651,614 | £9,524,279 | 23 |
| Dec. 31, 2021 | £2,500,544 | £1,583,441 | £9,695,750 | 21 |
| Dec. 31, 2020 | £2,304,914 | £1,546,936 | £8,335,685 | 19 |
Trustees
| Name | Appointed |
|---|---|
| Dr Mark Francis Watson (Chair) | May 24, 2021 |
| Andrea Hart | May 24, 2022 |
| Dr Heather White | May 24, 2024 |
| Dr Jose Fernando Gonzalez-Maya | May 22, 2025 |
| Dr Juliano Morimoto | May 22, 2025 |
| Dr Linda Davies | May 22, 2025 |
| Dr Peter Gregory | May 22, 2025 |
| Dr Philip Mark Gilmartin | May 22, 2025 |
| Edward Joseph Banks | May 22, 2020 |
| Fiona McWilliams | May 24, 2023 |
| George Edmund Bull | May 22, 2025 |
| Prof Amy Dickman | May 24, 2024 |
| Professor Michael Francis Fay | May 21, 2026 |
| Subhadra Das | May 24, 2024 |
Linked charities
- Bloomer Bequest (220509-1)
- Jane Jackson Bequest (220509-10)
- A G Side Fund (220509-11)
- Omer-Cooper Fund (220509-12)
- Bonhote Fund (220509-13)
- Linnean Society's Flora Europea Fund (220509-2)
- Dennis Stanfield Memorial Fund (220509-3)
- Trail Award (220509-4)
- Westwood Fund (220509-5)
- Hooker Lecture Fund (220509-6)
- Goodenough Fund (220509-7)
- Crips Award (220509-8)
- E A Minchin Fellowship Fund (220509-9)