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title: "The Nutrition Society — check charity number 272071 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is The Nutrition Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 272071. Education/training charity based in Unit 10. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-nutrition-society
retrieved: 2026-08-27T04:40:58.379Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

The Nutrition Society is a registered charity (number 272071) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives; economic/community development/employment. Its latest reported income was £1,352,609 (year ending 2024-12-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available.

## What are the key facts about The Nutrition Society?

Registered charity number

272071

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Charitable company

Location

Unit 10

Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)

£1,352,609

Website

[www.nutritionsociety.org](http://www.nutritionsociety.org/)

## What does The Nutrition Society do?

The Society is the largest Learned Society for nutrition in Europe and a leading authority in the world in the field of nutritional science. Its principal activities are:Publishing internationally renowned learned journals; Publishing nutrition text books; Disseminating scientific information through its publications and an annual programme of scientific meetings; membership

## What causes is The Nutrition Society registered for?

Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesEconomic/community Development/employment

## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Nutrition Society yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Nutrition Society is on the official
register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so
we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough
filing data exists — never by payment.
[How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology)

## Is this your charity?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is The Nutrition Society a legitimate charity?

Yes. The Nutrition Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 272071) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating.

What is The Nutrition Society's charity number?

The Nutrition Society's charity number is 272071. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 272071?

Search 272071 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.

What does The Nutrition Society do?

The Society is the largest Learned Society for nutrition in Europe and a leading authority in the world in the field of nutritional science. Its principal activities are:Publishing internationally renowned learned journals; Publishing nutrition text books; Disseminating scientific information through its publications and an annual programme of scientific meetings; membership

Does The Nutrition Society have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Nutrition Society. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.

How can I donate to The Nutrition Society?

The Nutrition Society's website is http://www.nutritionsociety.org — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31,
used under the
[Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/).
Always verify current details on the
[official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/272071).