--- title: "The Systematics Association — charity 270429 | CharityCompare" description: "The Systematics Association (charity 270429): income £10,785 (2025). Check registration, accounts, Gift Aid and official sources on an independent UK profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-systematics-association retrieved: 2026-10-11T01:44:05.826Z 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. 270429 SA # The Systematics Association Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data The Systematics Association 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.systass.org/) [Check official registration](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=270429&subId=0) Work at The Systematics Association? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=the-systematics-association&type=claim&name=The%20Systematics%20Association) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about The Systematics Association? Reported income · year ending 2025-04-30 £10,785 Reported spending · year ending 2025-04-30 £17,049 Registered charity number 270429 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Other Register contact address detail (not service area) Cromwell Road Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC) Not recorded Website [www.systass.org](http://www.systass.org/) Quick answer The Systematics Association (number 270429) 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 Systematics Association do? The object of the charity is the advancement of training, research and education of the public in the study of systematic biology. This is achieved primarily by sponsoring symposia, conferences and lectures, by publishing books, and by awarding grants for systematics research. Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Systematics Association Answers The Systematics Association gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 30 April 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 Systematics Association as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided. The Systematics Association's annual return for the year ending 30 April 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity. ### Registration details Registered as a charity 27 November 1975 Where it says it operates Throughout England and Wales ## Who it supports and how it works **Reported beneficiaries:** Other Defined Groups. **Reported activities:** Makes Grants To Individuals; Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Sponsors Or Undertakes Research; Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body; 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 The Systematics Association registered for? Education/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Systematics Association yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The Systematics Association. 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 Systematics Association? - 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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A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating. What is The Systematics Association's charity number? The Systematics Association's charity number is 270429. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 270429? Search 270429 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 Systematics Association do? The object of the charity is the advancement of training, research and education of the public in the study of systematic biology. This is achieved primarily by sponsoring symposia, conferences and lectures, by publishing books, and by awarding grants for systematics research. Does The Systematics Association have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Systematics Association. 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 Systematics Association? The Systematics Association's website listed in our register data is http://www.systass.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 Systematics Association? The register does not record The Systematics Association as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided. Are The Systematics Association's trustees paid? The Systematics Association's annual return for the year ending 30 April 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity. When was The Systematics Association registered as a charity? The Systematics Association was entered on the register on 27 November 1975. 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=270429&subId=0).