The British Society For The Philosophy Of Science
- Country
- England & Wales
- Charity number
- 267625
- Status
- Registered
- Reporting
- Up to date Last filed Aug. 5, 2025. Filing history
- Registered
- Dec. 30, 1974
- Legal form
- Other
Address
- Address
- Department of Philosophy
London School of Economics
Houghton Street
London
WC2A 2AE
Contact
- Phone
- 020 7848 2049
- Website
thebsps.org
Activities
The BSPS holds an annual conference with invited speakers and contributed papers, and monthly meetings at which invited speakers present papers. It makes grants to support conferences relevant to research and education in its areas of study and awards annual studentships for doctoral work in philosophy of science in a UK university. Other activities are decided by the committee from time to time.
Objects: To Study The Logic, The Methods, And The Philosophy Of Science, As Well As Those Of The Various Special Sciences, Including The Social Sciences.
Classification
- How
- Makes Grants To Individuals, Makes Grants To Organisations, Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Sponsors Or Undertakes Research
- What
- Education/training
- Who
- The General Public/mankind
Geography
- Country
- Northern Ireland, Scotland
- Region
- Throughout England And Wales
Finances
| Period end | Filed | Income | Expenditure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 31, 2024 | Aug. 5, 2025On time | £130,245 | £96,617 |
| Dec. 31, 2023 | Oct. 17, 2024On time | £163,813 | £113,336 |
| Dec. 31, 2022 | May 23, 2023On time | £130,550 | £92,045 |
| Dec. 31, 2021 | June 10, 2022On time | £107,479 | £106,157 |
| Dec. 31, 2020 | Oct. 1, 2021On time | £115,976 | £144,564 |
Trustees
| Name | Appointed |
|---|---|
| Dr Alexander Richard Franklin | Feb. 9, 2024 |
| Dr Alexandria Sinead Boyle | Feb. 9, 2024 |
| Dr Ellen Clarke | July 17, 2024 |
| Dr Kirsten Elise Walsh | July 19, 2019 |
| Dr Milena Ivanova | July 15, 2025 |
| Dr Neil Archdale Dewar | July 17, 2024 |
| Dr Robin Findlay Hendry | July 17, 2024 |
| Professor Anna Alexandrova | July 21, 2026 |