The Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences is an internationally recognised professional body.
Originally founded as the Forensic Science Society in 1959, some 60 years later it now boasts a worldwide membership and is the main Professional Body for individuals working as forensic practitioners, academics, researchers and in related professions in the UK and is considered to be the ‘international voice of forensic science’.
In 2004, the Society became a professional body and the voice for forensic practitioners both in the UK and abroad. It was in 2014 that the Society was granted a Royal Charter and became The Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences. It is a registered charity, not for profit, whose structure is clearly laid out in the Charter and Bye laws.
The Chartered body is committed to integrity and impartiality. It aims to provide opportunities for practitioners, academics and interested parties to congregate, communicate and collaborate and is committed to providing opportunities for professional development.
The Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences is a registered charity no. 1156052. As a ‘not for profit’ organisation all the money earned by or donated to the Society is used in pursuing the organisation’s objectives.
Our Aims
The Society overarching aims and objectives are:
- Promotes & develops regulation in forensic science & practice.
- Provides opportunities for education, training & development for forensic practitioners.
- Supports and encourages research & development in the forensic sciences.
Our Roles
The Society has four main roles
- Qualifications and Academia.
- Professional Development.
- Promoting professionalism.
- International forensic voice.