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title: "The Genetics Society — charity SC038492 | CharityCompare"
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Registered charity · No. SC038492Unincorporated association

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# The Genetics Society

Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data

The Genetics Society is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science.

Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated

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At a glance · official register

## What are the key facts about The Genetics Society?

Reported income · year ending 2024-12-31

£529,700

Reported spending · year ending 2024-12-31

£615,572

Registered charity number

SC038492

Status in source extract

Registered

Charity type

Unincorporated association

Register contact address detail (not service area)

Outwith Scotland

Website

[www.genetics.org.uk](http://www.genetics.org.uk/)

Quick answer

The Genetics Society (number SC038492) is listed as registered in the OSCR 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 shall be to promote the advancement of the science of genetics for the benefit of the public.

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

From the annual return

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

Answers The Genetics Society gave in its annual return to the OSCR 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”.

### Registration details

Registered as a charity

26 July 2007

Where it says it operates

Outwith Scotland

## What causes is The Genetics Society registered for?

the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

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

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The Genetics Society.
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.
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## What should you check before donating to The Genetics Society?

- 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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## 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 SC038492) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). 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 SC038492. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC038492?

Search SC038492 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) 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 shall be to promote the advancement of the science of genetics for the benefit of the public.

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 Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) 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 http://www.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 26 July 2007.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) 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://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC038492).