Annual Report 2019-20
Summary
The Martin Ryle Trust (MRT) is a charity that funds research and education aimed at reducing violence between states and promoting justice, primarily by supporting the work of Scientists for Global Responsibility (SGR). The Trust's supported activities include the 'One Planet, One Life' school workshops, briefings on the environmental impacts of the UK military sector, and the publication of the SGR journal. The document also provides detailed information for potential donors on how to leave bequests to the Trust via wills or Deeds of Variation, noting that such donations are exempt from inheritance tax and may reduce the overall tax rate on an estate.
Key insights
- The Martin Ryle Trust (MRT) provides funding for research and education to reduce state violence and promote justice, specifically targeting 'militarisation of high levels' and the 'responsible' use of science and technology.
- The Trust supports various SGR initiatives, including the 'One Planet, One Life' school workshops, the SGR journal, and the production of booklets and briefings regarding the 'environmental impacts' and the 'role as act can engineers and scientists how' concerning the UK military sector and nuclear weapons.
- Bequests to the Martin Ryle Trust are exempt from inheritance tax, and if more than 10% of the net estate value is donated to charity, the inheritance tax rate on the remaining taxable estate may be reduced to 36%.
Cite the original document
- APA
- Scientists for Global Responsibility (2019). Annual Report 2019-20. https://www.sgr.org.uk/sites/default/files/2021-07/MRT_bequest_WEB.pdf
- Chicago
- Scientists for Global Responsibility. Annual Report 2019-20. 2019. https://www.sgr.org.uk/sites/default/files/2021-07/MRT_bequest_WEB.pdf.
- Wikipedia
- {{cite report |author=Scientists for Global Responsibility |title=Annual Report 2019-20 |date=2019 |url=https://www.sgr.org.uk/sites/default/files/2021-07/MRT_bequest_WEB.pdf |access-date=23 October 2026 |via=Climate Insights Directory}}
- BibTeX
- @techreport{scientistsforglobalresponsibility2019annual, author = {{Scientists for Global Responsibility}}, title = {{Annual Report 2019-20}}, institution = {Scientists for Global Responsibility}, year = {2019}, url = {https://www.sgr.org.uk/sites/default/files/2021-07/MRT_bequest_WEB.pdf}, urldate = {2026-10-23}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }
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