Our vision, purpose and strategy
The Science Council is a collaborative interdisciplinary community of more than 30 professional bodies collectively representing over 320,000 scientists, science technicians and science teachers.
Our vision
A diverse and growing science profession that is trusted, respected, innovative and equipped to meet regional, national and global challenges.
Our purpose
To connect the science professions and offer professional recognition for scientists, science technicians and science teachers.
Our strategy
Published in 2025 our strategy, Elevating the science workforce, runs till 2028. It was shaped by our Board of Trustees and members.
Our strategy focuses on:
- Professional Recognition and Professional Standards: We provide scientists, science technicians and science teachers with professional registration that is trusted by employers and the public and ensures ongoing professional development.
- Supporting and growing our community. We connect our members, potential members, partners, employers, policymakers and delivery agencies to identify solutions to national challenges in our society.
Our principles
- We work across science, uphold interdisciplinary approaches and collaborate.
- We aim to embed EDI principles in all that we do.
- We strive for and expect to find integrity, professionalism, ethical decision-making, respect and kindness.
- We use resources as effectively and efficiently as possible.
- We aim to be, and to help others to be, innovative and adaptive.
Our Public Benefit Declaration provides an overview of activities undertaken by the Science Council.
Public Benefit Declaration
The Board is mindful of its responsibility to ensure that the Science Council, as a charity, acts for the benefit of the public.