SENSE ABOUT SCIENCE
Registration #1146170 · Registered
http://www.senseaboutscience.org/hello@senseaboutscience.org
Sense about Science 41 Portland Place W1B 1QH
Provide advice on scientific matters to the media, policymakers, the general public and others.Produce educational materials on scientific issues for the public as well as medical professionals and others.Respond to misleading or false information by providing the public with relevant scientific evidence.Promote the importance of independent scientific advice for public policy.
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About SENSE ABOUT SCIENCE
SENSE ABOUT SCIENCE is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 1146170). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Platinum" rating with a CharityScore of 88/100 — one of the highest-rated charities in England and Wales for governance and transparency. This places it among the top-rated charities in our database, reflecting strong performance across governance, financial health, and regulatory compliance. In its most recent reporting year (2025), SENSE ABOUT SCIENCE reported a total income of £795,419 and total expenditure of £821,715, a spending ratio of 103% which is broadly in line with its income. According to the Charity Commission register, SENSE ABOUT SCIENCE describes its activities as follows: Provide advice on scientific matters to the media, policymakers, the general public and others.Produce educational materials on scientific issues for the public as well as medical professionals and others.Respond to misleading or false information by providing the public with relevant scientific evidence.Promote the importance of independent scientific advice for public policy. Our analysis found no significant governance concerns for SENSE ABOUT SCIENCE. No regulatory actions, filing failures, or financial anomalies were detected in the available public data. This profile is based on data publicly available from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated periodically as new filings are processed. CharityScore UK provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence — we are not affiliated with this charity or any government body.

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Financial History
Latest spending ratio: 103.3% of income spent on charitable work
| Year | Income | Spending | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £795,419 | £821,715 | 103% |
Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026