The Federation
We are the Federation of Commonwealth Chemical Sciences Societies – or simply, Commonwealth Chemistry.
Bound together in the spirit of the Commonwealth, we champion equal opportunity for all, drive innovation, and promote excellence in the chemical sciences for the benefit of the Commonwealth nations and their people.
Our vision
- One community, one voice, catalysing equality for all.
- Ensure equal and inclusive representation from all Commonwealth nations with the recognition that those with greater resources will contribute more in order to support those with fewer resources.
Our mission
To inspire, celebrate and elevate the role and practice of the chemical sciences for the benefit of Commonwealth nations and their people.
Chemistry is the universal language that unites us. We celebrate and elevate the role and practice of the chemical sciences, to society and policymakers across the Commonwealth.
Our governance
The organisation was formally set up in 2020 and is led by an Executive Board of senior representatives from across the Commonwealth. It is headed by President Professor Neil Coville and supported by the Secretariat.
Commonwealth Chemistry and its member societies are governed by the Articles of Association and Rules of the organisation.
Is your national or regional chemical society a member of Commonwealth Chemistry? Find out more about who membership is for and the benefits of joining.
Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2023
The 3rd AGM of Commonwealth Chemistry took place virtually on 25 May 2023 with around 50 registered attendees. The agenda and minutes from the meeting are now available.
At the AGM, we also welcomed a new member society who had successfully applied to become members ahead of the meeting. You can find out more about the Chemical Society of Gambia in this video.
Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2022
The 2nd AGM of Commonwealth Chemistry took place virtually on 19 May 2022 with over 60 registered attendees from 29 countries. The agenda and minutes from the meeting are now available.
Special General Meeting (SGM) 2021
The SGM of Commonwealth Chemistry took place virtually on 30 November 2021 with over 40 attendees. The agenda and minutes from the meeting are now available.
At the SGM, we also welcomed 3 more new member societies who had successfully applied to become members ahead of the meeting. Two of these societies are featured in this video.
Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2021
The inaugural AGM of Commonwealth Chemistry took place virtually on 17th May 2021 with over 50 attendees. The agenda and minutes from the meeting are now available.
At the first AGM of Commonwealth Chemistry, we also welcomed 22 member societies who had successfully applied to become members ahead of the meeting. You can find out more about these society members in this video
The Commonwealth is a uniquely diverse group of nations with shared values and a powerful voice. It represents all corners of the globe with a population of 2.4 billion and includes both advanced economies and developing countries.
It is not surprising, therefore, that the Commonwealth is set to play an ever more important role in the world’s future – a future that will present many challenges where science can identify solutions.
Key facts about the Commonwealth:
It is home to 12% of the world’s researchers
It accounts for around 10% of global research and development expenditure
An estimated 60% of its population is under the age of 30
Commonwealth Chemistry is a private company limited by guarantee.
Company number: 12353131
Place of registration: England and Wales
Registered address: Royal Society of Chemistry, 290-292 Science Park, Milton Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom, CB4 0WF