The Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) has announced plans to relocate its headquarters from Thomas Graham House to a new home at Cambridge Science Park.
The move is part of a wider strategy to improve sustainability, support hybrid working and strengthen the organisation's long-term financial resilience.
The organisation expects to complete the move to 334 Cambridge Science Park in late 2026, with members and partners told they should experience no disruption during the transition.
According to the RSC, the relocation reflects changing working practices and the need for a more modern, inclusive and efficient workspace that better supports its global community of members, volunteers and partners.
Dr Helen Pain MBE, chief executive of the Royal Society of Chemistry, said the move represented "an important step in the organisation's evolution".
"This move marks an important step in the organisation's evolution – ensuring that we continue to serve our global community of members, volunteers and partners in ways that reflect modern working patterns, our commitment to sustainability, and our responsibility to steward charitable funds effectively," she said.
"We are investing in the future of the Royal Society of Chemistry, so this move supports our people, strengthens our operations, and enables us to continue to deliver impact for chemistry and society. We look forward to welcoming you to our new home."
The RSC said its new headquarters will provide facilities better suited to flexible and hybrid working, while creating a more accessible environment for employees and visitors. The organisation also expects the building to improve operational efficiency and help ensure its long-term financial sustainability.
Sustainability has been a key factor in the decision. The new building will meet NABERS certification standards, a recognised benchmark for measuring and verifying the environmental performance of buildings.
The RSC said the move will reduce its environmental footprint through improved energy efficiency and modern building systems, while supporting its journey towards net zero through sustainable building design and operation. As a charity, it added that the relocation will also help maximise the impact of charitable funds by providing a future-proof workplace.
The new offices have also been designed with employee wellbeing and inclusion in mind. Features include flexible workspaces for collaboration and focused work, environments intended to reduce sensory overload, and improved accessibility throughout the building to better support neurodiversity and a range of working styles.
The RSC said it would provide regular updates throughout the relocation process via direct communications, its website and member networks, including guidance during the membership renewal period to ensure a smooth transition.
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