The Needham Research Institute
The East Asian History Of Science Trust, The Needham Research Institute
- Country
- England & Wales
- Charity number
- 311459
- Status
- Registered
- Registered
- Dec. 11, 1968
- Legal form
- Trust
- Area of benefit
- National
Address
- Address
- Needham Research Institute
8 Sylvester Road
Cambridge
CB3 9AF
Contact
- Phone
- 01223311545
- [email protected]
- Website
nri.cam.ac.uk
Activities
Building on the late Dr Joseph Needham's foundation, the Institute facilitates, promotes and develops academic research, publication and teaching in the fields of the history of science, medicine and technology in East Asia.
Objects: The Promotion Of The Study And General Knowledge Of The History Of Science And Technology Of The Countries Of Eastern Asia. To Maintain The Needham Library.
Classification
- How
- Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Sponsors Or Undertakes Research
- What
- Education/training, Arts/culture/heritage/science
- Who
- The General Public/mankind
Areas of operation
- Region
- Throughout England And Wales
Finances
| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees | Accounts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sept. 30, 2025 | £583,435 | £723,083 | £18,097,779 | 9 | |
| Sept. 30, 2024 | £633,273 | £729,715 | £17,652,156 | 9 | |
| Sept. 30, 2023 | £666,002 | £712,476 | £16,089,812 | 9 | |
| Sept. 30, 2022 | £550,851 | £627,863 | £15,711,649 | 10 | |
| Sept. 30, 2021 | £800,921 | £515,366 | £17,494,725 | 11 |
Trustees
| Name | Appointed |
|---|---|
| Professor Martin Kenneth Jones Phd (Chair) | |
| Dr CHRISTOPHER HUGHES | |
| Dr Charles Harpum QC Hon LLD | Oct. 25, 2019 |
| Dr Imre Galambos | Oct. 25, 2019 |
| Dr Mary Augusta Brazelton | Oct. 25, 2019 |
| Elizabeth Ann Wright | |
| Katie Lee | Oct. 25, 2019 |
| Michael Womack | |
| Professor Roel Sterckx | June 6, 2025 |
| Professor Ying Jin | Nov. 8, 2024 |