British Cryogenics Council
Analysis
British Cryogenics Council is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Didcot. It was registered in December 1970, 56 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, which this site groups under education and training. It says it provides advocacy/advice/information and acts as an umbrella or resource body.
In the financial year ending December 2025, British Cryogenics Council reported income of £14k and spending of £19k, spending 135% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income fell from £23k to £14k (-37%), an average of -11% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2023, when income rose by 137%. Over the whole period it spent 78% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, British Cryogenics Council sits at the 44th percentile: it is larger than about 44% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 37th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Wilmslow University of the Third Age (Wilmslow U3a) (£14k), Anthony Roper Primary School Parent Teacher Association (£14k) and Livingstone Parent Teacher Association (£14k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
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In the charity's own words
Disseminating information about cryogenics by way of: a quarterly newsletter for members and sponsors; a website; publication of handbooks for the benefit of the public and those working in the field of cryogenics; arranging and attending open meetings/conferences to facilitate collaboration and exchange of ideas; providing assistance on request to individuals and corporate bodies.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Wilmslow University of the Third Age (Wilmslow U3a) | Cheshire | £14k |
| Anthony Roper Primary School Parent Teacher Association | Kent | £14k |
| Livingstone Parent Teacher Association | Barnet | £14k |
| The Ashford Hill Primary School Parent Teacher Association | Thatcham | £14k |