


The IOP group of companies is made up of subsidiaries registered in England and Wales, the United States of America, the People’s Republic of China, India, and the Russian Federation and of offices in various other countries. However, our reach goes well beyond our membership to all who have an interest in physics and the contribution it makes to our culture, our society and the economy. Our members come from across the physics community whether in industry, academia, the classroom, technician roles or in training programmes as an apprentice or a student. We work with a range of partners in civil society to encourage young people to engage with physics and work with partners to support and develop the teaching of physics in schools we encourage innovation, growth and productivity in business including addressing significant skills shortages and we provide evidence-based advice and support to governments across the UK and in Ireland. The IOP works to advance physics research, application and education, and engages with policymakers and the public, to develop awareness and understanding of physics. The objective of the IOP, as stated in our Royal Charter, is to promote the advancement and dissemination of knowledge and education in the science of physics, pure and applied, for the benefit of the public and the members of the IOP. We are the national physical society for the UK and Ireland. The IOP is a charity registered in England and Wales, and in Scotland, and is incorporated by Royal Charter. Our Group Status, Structure and Activities
