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Society for the History of Alchemy and Chemistry is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science.
Society for the History of Alchemy and Chemistry (number 1190304) 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 Society for the History of Alchemy and Chemistry do?
THE SOCIETY PROMOTES THE SCHOLARLY STUDY OF ALL ASPECTS OF THE HISTORY OF THE CHEMICAL SCIENCES (INCLUDING ALCHEMY). IT HOLDS MEETINGS FOR THE READING AND DISCUSSION OF SCHOLARLY PAPERS, PROVIDES SMALL RESEARCH GRANTS, IN PARTICULAR TO POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS AND POST-DOCTORAL RESEARCHERS, AND PUBLISHES ARTICLES AND ESSAYS, ESPECIALLY IN AMBIX, THE JOURNAL OF THE SOCIETY
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Society for the History of Alchemy and Chemistry
Answers Society for the History of Alchemy and Chemistry gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 December 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register does not record Society for the History of Alchemy and Chemistry as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Society for the History of Alchemy and Chemistry's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Also known as
Shac
Where it says it operates
Throughout England and Wales · Scotland · Northern Ireland · Austria · Australia · Belgium · Brazil · Canada
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Other Defined Groups.
Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Makes Grants To Organisations; Sponsors Or Undertakes Research; Other Charitable Activities.
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 Society for the History of Alchemy and Chemistry registered for?
Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science
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The register data used for this profile lists Society for the History of Alchemy and Chemistry as a registered charity (number 1190304) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. 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 Society for the History of Alchemy and Chemistry's charity number?
Society for the History of Alchemy and Chemistry's charity number is 1190304. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
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What does Society for the History of Alchemy and Chemistry do?
THE SOCIETY PROMOTES THE SCHOLARLY STUDY OF ALL ASPECTS OF THE HISTORY OF THE CHEMICAL SCIENCES (INCLUDING ALCHEMY). IT HOLDS MEETINGS FOR THE READING AND DISCUSSION OF SCHOLARLY PAPERS, PROVIDES SMALL RESEARCH GRANTS, IN PARTICULAR TO POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS AND POST-DOCTORAL RESEARCHERS, AND PUBLISHES ARTICLES AND ESSAYS, ESPECIALLY IN AMBIX, THE JOURNAL OF THE SOCIETY
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Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Society for the History of Alchemy and Chemistry?
The register does not record Society for the History of Alchemy and Chemistry as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Are Society for the History of Alchemy and Chemistry's trustees paid?
Society for the History of Alchemy and Chemistry's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was Society for the History of Alchemy and Chemistry registered as a charity?
Society for the History of Alchemy and Chemistry was entered on the register on 8 July 2020.