The Linnean Society Of London
- Country
- England & Wales
- Charity number
- 220509
- Status
- Registered
- Registered
- June 4, 1964
- Legal form
- Other
- Area of benefit
- London
Address
- Address
- LINNEAN SOCIETY OF LONDON
BURLINGTON HOUSE
PICCADILLY
LONDON
W1J 0BF
Contact
- Phone
- 02074344479
- [email protected]
- 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
Areas of operation
- Region
- Throughout England
Finances
| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Howard Paul Nelson | May 24, 2022 |
| Dr Isabel Larridon | May 24, 2022 |
| 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 Stuart Andrew West | May 24, 2023 |
| Subhadra Das | May 24, 2024 |