Did you know that the Royal Society of Chemistry is a charity?
Membership fees and publishing income sustain us and our community. Donations from people like you fuel our wider impact.
From meeting the challenge of climate change to driving innovation in health, energy and technology, chemistry sits at the heart of every global solution the world is seeking. Yet research budgets are under pressure, specialist teachers are leaving classrooms and evidence-based policy often struggles to be heard.
The Royal Society of Chemistry is uniquely placed to tackle these challenges. When you donate, you allow us to do what we do best – build a stronger future for chemistry.
Your donation could...
Open doors for talented young people
Your support helps us to provide high quality, subject-specific professional development for teachers, and resources that enable students to reach their full potential, no matter their starting point.
Prove chemistry’s vital role in society
Your support funds cutting-edge projects, policy advocacy and evidence that drives real-world change. By giving, you’re helping chemistry to be at the heart of society’s solutions.
Fund the research of the future
Early-career chemists are vital to driving fresh discoveries but face insecure jobs and limited funding. Your support funds fellowships, training and international collaboration opportunities.
How you can help chemistry thrive
Donations of every size make a difference. Every gift means that we can give more people opportunities to succeed in the chemical sciences, and secure chemistry’s future.
Give once
Support a bursary, get vital equipment to teachers, contribute to our policy work – and so much more
Give regularly
Steady and dependable support is crucial for us. When we are certain of our income, we can plan for an even bigger impact.
Leave a lasting legacy
Support the work of the RSC with a gift in your will.
Donate to the Chemists’ Community Fund
The Chemists’ Community Fund (Royal Society of Chemistry Benevolent Fund – registered charity number: 207890-22) has supported Royal Society of Chemistry members and their families for over 100 years. Whether you’re studying, working, taking a career break or retired - we’re here to help you through life’s challenges with confidential support or guidance that helps you face what’s in front of you with confidence.
To make a donation to the Chemists’ Community Fund or for any donation related enquiries, please contact the RSC fundraising team or call 01223 432631.
Please note: the contact form below is used for all fundraising enquiries. When completing the form, specify in your message that your enquiry is for the Chemists’ Community Fund.
Further information
Please download, print, and fill in this form and send it with your cheque to the return address shown on the form.
We are a not-for-profit registered charity. Learn more about how our charitable activities are helping to shape the future of the chemical sciences by reading our strategy.
The Royal Society of Chemistry incorporated in England by Royal Charter (Registered No. RC000525) and a Registered Charity No 207890, with its registered address at Burlington House, Piccadilly, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom.
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