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Annual Review 2023-24

The Royal Society of Chemistry is an international learned society and professional body founded in 1841, advancing excellence in the chemical sciences for the benefit of humanity. With over 50,000 members in more than 100 countries, the RSC publishes 56 peer-reviewed journals, funds thousands of grants and fellowships, supports chemistry teachers, and runs public engagement programmes including Chemistry Week and the Outreach Fund. In 2023, income was £70.9 million, with £85.1 million in charitable expenditure funded in part from investment and publishing reserves.

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📋About

Professional membership and accreditation; scientific publishing; research grants and fellowships; teacher support and school outreach; public engagement; science policy advocacy; Chemistry Week; Outreach Fund grants

📊Key Metrics

Over 50,000 members in more than 100 countries Key Metric 1
56 peer-reviewed journals published covering core chemical sciences and related fields Key Metric 2
Surplus from global publishing business reinvested to fund thousands of chemical scientists annually Key Metric 3

Key Outcomes

  • Advances excellence in the chemical sciences for public benefit, connecting academia, industry and education internationally
  • Outreach Fund supports members and organisations to run chemistry engagement activities for under-represented and under-served audiences
  • Publishing surplus reinvested into thousands of grants and fellowships, supporting chemical scientists at less well-funded institutions worldwide

📍Geography

International

2025 Enhanced

Annual Review 2024-25

55,000 foster carers and 370 fostering service providers as members across the UK
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45 new Fostering Friendly Employers recruited, bringing the scheme to over 680,000 employees across the UK
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95 Fostering Wellbeing Pioneers in Wales offering peer support and mentoring to fellow foster carers
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191 children and young people engaged in outdoor adventure weeks through the Fostering Attainment and Achievement programme in Northern Ireland
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Annual Impact Report 2024–2025

CAD $366.1m total revenue in FY2024–25 (year ended 31 March 2025)
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500+ locations across the Greater Toronto Area serving children, youth, families, immigrants and job seekers
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Largest not-for-profit child care provider in Canada; child care fees capped at CAD $22/day under Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care system from January 2025
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Received largest multi-year gift in charity's history — CAD $10m over five years from The Barrett Family Foundation to fund youth programmes including Black Achievers, newcomer youth groups and financial literacy