--- title: "The British Society for the Philosophy of Science — charity 267625 | CharityCompare" description: "The British Society for the Philosophy of Science (charity 267625): income £130k (2025). Registration, accounts, Gift Aid and official sources." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-british-society-for-the-philosophy-of-science retrieved: 2026-10-07T23:20:47.181Z 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. 267625 BS # The British Society for the Philosophy of Science Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data The British Society for the Philosophy of Science 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.thebsps.org/) [Check official registration](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=267625&subId=0) Work at The British Society for the Philosophy of Science? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=the-british-society-for-the-philosophy-of-science&type=claim&name=The%20British%20Society%20for%20the%20Philosophy%20of%20Science) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about The British Society for the Philosophy of Science? Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31 £130,271 Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31 £116,529 Registered charity number 267625 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Other Register contact address detail (not service area) London School of Economics Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC) Not recorded Website [www.thebsps.org](http://www.thebsps.org/) Quick answer The British Society for the Philosophy of Science (number 267625) 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 The British Society for the Philosophy of Science do? 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. Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The British Society for the Philosophy of Science Answers The British Society for the Philosophy of Science 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 The British Society for the Philosophy of Science as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided. The British Society for the Philosophy of Science'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 30 December 1974 Where it says it operates Throughout England and Wales · Scotland · Northern Ireland ## Who it supports and how it works **Reported beneficiaries:** The General Public/mankind. **Reported activities:** Makes Grants To Individuals; Makes Grants To Organisations; 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 The British Society for the Philosophy of Science registered for? Education/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The British Society for the Philosophy of Science yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The British Society for the Philosophy of Science. 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 The British Society for the Philosophy of Science? - 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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The register data used for this profile lists The British Society for the Philosophy of Science as a registered charity (number 267625) 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 The British Society for the Philosophy of Science's charity number? The British Society for the Philosophy of Science's charity number is 267625. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 267625? Search 267625 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 The British Society for the Philosophy of Science do? 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. Does The British Society for the Philosophy of Science have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The British Society for the Philosophy of Science. 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 The British Society for the Philosophy of Science? The British Society for the Philosophy of Science's website listed in our register data is http://www.thebsps.org. 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. Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to The British Society for the Philosophy of Science? The register does not record The British Society for the Philosophy of Science as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided. Are The British Society for the Philosophy of Science's trustees paid? The British Society for the Philosophy of Science's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity. When was The British Society for the Philosophy of Science registered as a charity? The British Society for the Philosophy of Science was entered on the register on 30 December 1974. 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=267625&subId=0).