# The International Union of Nutritional Sciences

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1212272 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1212272)
- Website: https://iuns.org
- Latest income: £102k; spending £134k
- What it funds: Education / training, Health / saving of lives
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides advocacy / advice / information, Sponsors or undertakes research, Acts as an umbrella or resource body
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales
- Trustees: 11
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/international-union-of-nutritional-sciences

Promote the advancement in nutrition science, research and development through international cooperation at the global level; Encourage communication and collaboration among nutrition scientists as well as to disseminate information in nutritional sciences.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £102k | £134k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The objects are specifically restricted to:to promote and preserve the good health and wellbeing of individuals and communities worldwide through the promotion and mobilisation of Nutritional Sciences, in particular, by the following means:1 to promote and advance high-quality research in the multiple fields relevant for Nutritional Sciences through fostering global collaboration amongst researchers, institutions, and countries.2 to enhance knowledge sharing and capacity development among nutrition scientists and practitioners from a variety of disciplines through creating and fostering global conferences, forums, networks, and other opportunities for engagement, knowledge exchange, and capacity development.3 to advance the understanding of nutrition and health among non-experts by promoting the dissemination and translation of credible, evidence-based Nutritional science information.

## What it funds

The International Union of Nutritional Sciences is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and health / saving of lives for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides advocacy / advice / information, sponsors or undertakes research and acts as an umbrella or resource body. In its latest reported year The International Union of Nutritional Sciences reported income of £102k and spending of £134k.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The International Union of Nutritional Sciences in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (iuns.org) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is The International Union of Nutritional Sciences open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The International Union of Nutritional Sciences is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does The International Union of Nutritional Sciences fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.

### Does The International Union of Nutritional Sciences give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The International Union of Nutritional Sciences makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does The International Union of Nutritional Sciences give each year?

The register does not break out The International Union of Nutritional Sciences's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Dec 2025 was £134k.

### How large is The International Union of Nutritional Sciences?

In its latest reported year The International Union of Nutritional Sciences reported income of £102k and spending of £134k.


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