Is The Genetics Society a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists The Genetics Society as a registered charity (number 1216398) 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 Genetics Society's charity number?

The Genetics Society's charity number is 1216398. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1216398?

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How can I donate to The Genetics Society?

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When was The Genetics Society registered as a charity?

The Genetics Society was entered on the register on 7 January 2026.

Registered charity · No. 1216398CIO

The Genetics Society

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The Genetics Society is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include arts/culture/heritage/science.

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What are the key facts about The Genetics Society?

Registered charity number: 1216398
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: CIO
Register contact address detail (not service area): London
Website: genetics.org.uk

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The Genetics Society (number 1216398) 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 Genetics Society do?

The object of the Society is to promote the advancement of the science of genetics for the benefit of the public. The Society does this by promoting the interchange of scientific information about genetics through running and sponsoring scientific meetings, through publishing scientific journals and through awarding small grants for travel and research, especially to junior scientists.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Genetics Society

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Registration details

Registered as a charity: 7 January 2026
Where it says it operates: Throughout England and Wales · Scotland · Ireland · 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; Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body.

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 Genetics Society registered for?

Arts/culture/heritage/science

Why is there no Clarity Score for The Genetics Society yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Genetics Society a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists The Genetics Society as a registered charity (number 1216398) 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 Genetics Society's charity number?: The Genetics Society's charity number is 1216398. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1216398?: Search 1216398 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 Genetics Society do?: The object of the Society is to promote the advancement of the science of genetics for the benefit of the public. The Society does this by promoting the interchange of scientific information about genetics through running and sponsoring scientific meetings, through publishing scientific journals and through awarding small grants for travel and research, especially to junior scientists.
Does The Genetics Society have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Genetics Society. 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 Genetics Society?: The Genetics Society's website listed in our register data is https://genetics.org.uk/. 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.
When was The Genetics Society registered as a charity?: The Genetics Society was entered on the register on 7 January 2026.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.