The Clinical Genetics Society
Analysis
The Clinical Genetics Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in April 1975, 51 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and the advancement of health or saving of lives, which this site groups under health and saving lives. It says it makes grants to individuals, provides advocacy/advice/information and other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending December 2025, The Clinical Genetics Society reported income of £27k and spending of £20k, leaving 25% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £18k to £27k (+48%), an average of +10% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2023, when income rose by 418%. Over the whole period it spent 86% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, The Clinical Genetics Society sits at the 43rd percentile: it is larger than about 43% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 51st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include 4th Itchen South (Netley) Scout Group (£27k), Sircer Pasha Welfare Trust (£27k) and The John and Margaret Wootton Trust Fund (£27k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
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In the charity's own words
To advance and promote the science, education and practice of clinical genetics by workers who have the common interest to understand, prevent, cure and allieviate conditions with a genetic aetiology.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 4th Itchen South (Netley) Scout Group | Southampton | £27k |
| Sircer Pasha Welfare Trust | Birmingham | £27k |
| The John and Margaret Wootton Trust Fund | Knutsford | £27k |
| Fatima & Rabia Hands of Mercy | Cradley Heath | £27k |