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Registered charity · No. 1216398CIOLondon

The Genetics Society

The Genetics Society is a registered charity in England & Wales working in arts/culture/heritage/science, based in London.

Quick answer

The Genetics Society is a registered charity (number 1216398) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: arts/culture/heritage/science. CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available.

Key facts

Registered charity number
1216398
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
CIO
Location
London

What the charity does

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.

Registered causes

Arts/culture/heritage/science

Why there's no Clarity Score yet

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Genetics Society is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. How scoring works

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Genetics Society a legitimate charity?
Yes. The Genetics Society is a registered charity (number 1216398) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register.
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.
How can I donate to The Genetics Society?
The Genetics Society's website is https://genetics.org.uk/ — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-18, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.