The International Society for Diatom Research
Analysis
The International Society for Diatom Research is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Nottingham. It was registered in May 2021, 5 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under environment and conservation. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it makes grants to individuals and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending December 2025, The International Society for Diatom Research reported income of £19k and spending of £9,219, leaving 51% of income unspent that year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2025, when income rose by 22%. Over the whole period it spent 75% of the income it received.
Among 4,574 England and Wales charities whose main cause is environment and conservation and that reported income, The International Society for Diatom Research sits at the 57th percentile: it is larger than about 57% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 43rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Carmarthenshire Antiquarian Society (£19k), The Cornish Maritime Trust (£19k) and Friends of St Mary's Winchfield (£19k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Support the biennial International Diatom SymposiumSupport young scientists through "Young ISDR" to bring the energy of early-career researchers andtechnicians in diatom researchOffer travel funding for registered students in the field to attend relevant scientific conferences ofeducational meritPublish an international scientific journal - Diatom ResearchConnect people
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Carmarthenshire Antiquarian Society | Dyfed | £19k |
| The Cornish Maritime Trust | Cornwall | £19k |
| Friends of St Mary's Winchfield | Hook | £19k |
| The Transport on Water Association | London | £19k |