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Corporate body · 1893-

The Malacological Society of London is a British learned society and charitable organisation concerned with malacology, the study of molluscs. Founded in 1893, the Society was one of the earliest such national bodies anywhere in the world concerned only with molluscs. The Society was founded "to advance education, research and learning for the public benefit in the study of Mollusca from both pure and applied aspects."

Corporate body · 1954-

The Mammal Society is a British charity devoted to the research and conservation of British mammals. The Mammal Society was formed in 1954, and the inaugural spring conference took place the following year at The University of Exeter

The Nature Conservancy
Corporate body · 1951-

The Nature Conservancy is a global environmental organisation headquartered in Arlington, Virginia. The Nature Conservancy developed out of a scholarly organisation initially known as the Ecological Society of America

The Nuffield Foundation
Corporate body · 1943-

The Nuffield Foundation is a charitable trust established in 1943 by William Morris, Lord Nuffield, the founder of Morris Motors Ltd. It aims to improve social well-being by funding research and innovation projects in education and social policy, and building research capacity in science and social science

The Royal Society
Corporate body · 1660-

The Royal Society, formally the Royal Society of London for Improving Natural Knowledge, is a learned society and the United Kingdom's national academy of sciences. Founded on 28th November 1660, it was granted a royal charter by King Charles II as The Royal Society. The society fulfils a number of roles: promoting science and its benefits, recognising excellence in science, supporting outstanding science, providing scientific advice for policy, fostering international and global co-operation, education and public engagement

Corporate body · 1894-

The Royal Society of St George is an English patriotic society established in 1894 to encourage interest in the English way of life, and English history, ideals, customs and traditions

Corporate body · 1947-

The Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers (Usdaw) is a trade union in the United Kingdom. Usdaw members work in a variety of occupations and industries. The union was formed in 1947 by the merger of the National Union of Distributive and Allied Workers and the National Union of Shop Assistants, Warehousemen and Clerks. Some other unions have since merged in, including the Amalgamated Society of Boot and Shoe Makers and Repairers in 1955, and the Scottish Union of Bakers and Allied Workers in 1978