UK CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY & HYDROLOGY

The UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology is an independent, not-for-profit research institute carrying out excellent environmental science with impact. Our 500 scientists work to understand the environment, how it sustains life, and the human impact on it. We provide the data and insights that governments, businesses and researchers need to create a productive, resilient and healthy environment.

Governing document

MEMORANDUM AND ARTICLES INCORPORATED 17 APR 2018AS AMENDED BY SPECIAL RESOLUTION REGISTERED AT COMPANIES HOUSE ON 01 OCT 2019AS AMENDED BY CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION ON CHANGE OF NAME DATED 03 OCT 2019

Charitable objects

3.1 THE COMPANY'S OBJECTS ARE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC, WITHIN THE UNITED KINGDOM AND OVERSEAS:3.1.1 TO ADVANCE SCIENCE, IN PARTICULAR, THROUGH:3.1.1.1 CARRYING OUT PURE AND APPLIED SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH IN TERRESTRIAL AND AQUATIC ENVIRONMENTS (NATIONALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY) INCLUDING THEIR INTERACTIONS WITH THE ATMOSPHERE AND PUBLISHING THE USEFUL RESULTS OF SUCH RESEARCH; AND3.1.1.2 DELIVERING SCIENTIFIC EXPERTISE IN TERRESTRIAL AND AQUATIC ENVIRONMENTS (NATIONALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY), INCLUDING THEIR INTERACTION WITH THE ATMOSPHERE.3.1.2 TO ADVANCE EDUCATION IN THE ENVIRONMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES, AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, IN PARTICULAR THROUGH THE PROMOTION OF RESEARCH, THE PUBLICATION AND DISSEMINATION OF THE USEFUL RESULTS OF SUCH RESEARCH, THE TRAINING OF RESEARCH SCIENTISTS OF THE FUTURE, AND THE DISSEMINATION OF MATERIALS THAT EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT THESE SUBJECTS.3.1.3 TO PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC BY:3.1.3.1 PROMOTING THE PRESERVATION, CONSERVATION, PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT AND PRUDENT USE OF NATURAL RESOURCES; AND3.1.3.2 THE PROMOTION OF SUSTAINABLE MEANS OF ACHIEVING ECONOMIC GROWTH AND REGENERATION."SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT" MEANS "DEVELOPMENT THAT MEETS THE NEEDS OF THE PRESENT WITHOUT COMPROMISING THE ABILITY OF FUTURE GENERATIONS TO MEET THEIR OWN NEEDS".