--- title: "Operational Research Society Limited — charity 313713 | CharityCompare" description: "Operational Research Society Limited (charity 313713): income £1.4m (2024). Registration, accounts, senior pay, Gift Aid and official sources." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/operational-research-society-limited retrieved: 2026-10-06T22:10:23.926Z date_note: "Retrieval time is not the filing, register-extract or editorial-review date; cite those dates from the content." license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Registered charity · No. 313713Charitable company OR # Operational Research Society Limited Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data Operational Research Society Limited is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](http://www.theorsociety.com/) [Check official registration](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=313713&subId=0) Work at Operational Research Society Limited? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=operational-research-society-limited&type=claim&name=Operational%20Research%20Society%20Limited) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about Operational Research Society Limited? Reported income · year ending 2024-12-31 £1,350,939 Reported spending · year ending 2024-12-31 £1,726,405 Registered charity number 313713 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Charitable company Register contact address detail (not service area) De Morgan House Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC) Not recorded Website [www.theorsociety.com](http://www.theorsociety.com/) Quick answer Operational Research Society Limited (number 313713) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation. ## What does Operational Research Society Limited do? Charitable aims are the advancement of knowledge, education and interest in OR, through its publications, conferences, training, accreditation scheme, awards, regional societies, and special interest groups. Its 'Science of Better' campaign is specifically designed to promote wider knowledge of OR and how it can be used in the public and private sectors alike. Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Operational Research Society Limited Answers Operational Research Society Limited gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 December 2024, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”. ### How much are Operational Research Society Limited's highest-paid staff paid? Operational Research Society Limited's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2024 reports 1 employee paid more than £60,000. The highest reported pay band is £80,001–£90,000 (1 employee). Employees paid over £60,000, by salary band | £80,001–£90,000 | 1 | | --- | --- | The register reports headcounts in salary bands, not names. Individual pay is disclosed in the trustees' annual report. ### Where does Operational Research Society Limited's money come from? Operational Research Society Limited reported £1.4m total income for the year ending 31 December 2024. The largest sources were charitable activities £1.3m (96%), investments £51k (4%). - Charitable activities (fees and contracts)£1.3m · 96% - Investments£51k · 4% ### Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid? The register does not record Operational Research Society Limited as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided. Operational Research Society Limited's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2024 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity. ### Registration details Registered as a charity 19 January 1968 Company number [00663819](https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/00663819) (Companies House) Also known as The or Society Where it says it operates Throughout England and Wales ## Who it supports and how it works **Reported beneficiaries:** Other Defined Groups; The General Public/mankind. **Reported activities:** Provides Services; Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Sponsors Or Undertakes Research. Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area. ## What causes is Operational Research Society Limited registered for? Education/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Operational Research Society Limited yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Operational Research Society Limited. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to Operational Research Society Limited? - Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation. - Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract. - Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating. 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Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating. What is Operational Research Society Limited's charity number? Operational Research Society Limited's charity number is 313713. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 313713? Search 313713 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does Operational Research Society Limited do? Charitable aims are the advancement of knowledge, education and interest in OR, through its publications, conferences, training, accreditation scheme, awards, regional societies, and special interest groups. Its 'Science of Better' campaign is specifically designed to promote wider knowledge of OR and how it can be used in the public and private sectors alike. Does Operational Research Society Limited have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Operational Research Society Limited. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to Operational Research Society Limited? Operational Research Society Limited's website listed in our register data is http://www.theorsociety.com. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees. How much is Operational Research Society Limited's chief executive paid? The Charity Commission register does not name individual salaries. Operational Research Society Limited's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2024 reports 1 employee paid more than £60,000. The highest reported pay band is £80,001–£90,000 (1 employee). Charities normally disclose the chief executive's pay, or the pay of their highest-paid staff, in the remuneration note of the trustees' annual report and accounts. Where does Operational Research Society Limited's money come from? Operational Research Society Limited reported £1.4m total income for the year ending 31 December 2024. The largest sources were charitable activities £1.3m (96%), investments £51k (4%). Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Operational Research Society Limited? The register does not record Operational Research Society Limited as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided. Are Operational Research Society Limited's trustees paid? Operational Research Society Limited's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2024 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity. When was Operational Research Society Limited registered as a charity? Operational Research Society Limited was entered on the register on 19 January 1968. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 00663819). Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=313713&subId=0).