Trustees report and financial statements 2020

THE ROYAL SOCIETY TRUSTEES’ REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 88 The Royal Society is a self-governing Fellowship of many of the world’s most distinguished scientists drawn from all areas of science, engineering, and medicine. The Society’s fundamental purpose, as it has been since its foundation in 1660, is to recognise, promote, and support excellence in science and to encourage the development and use of science for the benefit of humanity. The Society’s strategic priorities emphasise its commitment to the highest quality science, to curiosity-driven research, and to the development and use of science for the benefit of society. These priorities are: • Promoting excellence in science • Supporting international collaboration • Demonstrating the importance of science to everyone For furth er information The Royal Society 6 – 9 Carlton House Terrace London SW1Y 5AG T +44 20 7451 2500 E science.policy@royalsociety.org W royalsociety.org Registered Charity No 207043 Issued: October 2020 DES7073