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Institute Of Food Science And Technology

Accredit professional standards for members, accredit CPD and degree courses. Share knowledge publish research & other scientific material. Support education/training via technical meetings & website; support students via careers information and support for schools/university teaching. Code of professional conduct and disciplinary process. Impartial advice on science/policy, represent profession.

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Activities & Mission

Accredit professional standards for members, accredit CPD and degree courses. Share knowledge publish research & other scientific material. Support education/training via technical meetings & website; support students via careers information and support for schools/university teaching. Code of professional conduct and disciplinary process. Impartial advice on science/policy, represent profession.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,096,530
Latest Expenditure
£1,176,388

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 106.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 85% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 2063). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 99.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 61% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 1.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 52% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £20
Charitable Activities £1,046,106
Other Trading £0
Investments £50,404
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,172,608
Raising Funds £3,780
Governance £15,375
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£1,096,530
£1,176,388£1,172,608£1,133,660£1,133,66015 / 400
2024
£847,342
£1,130,740£1,126,941£1,182,282£1,182,28216 / 400
2023
£900,585
£1,153,083£279,953£1,217,679£1,217,67913 / 150
2022
£780,214
£907,071£902,381£1,411,180£1,411,18012 / 80
2021
£790,938
£852,259£847,945£1,736,121£1,470,97514 / 250

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Institute Of Food Science And Technology

What does Institute Of Food Science And Technology do?

Accredit professional standards for members, accredit CPD and degree courses. Share knowledge publish research & other scientific material. Support education/training via technical meetings & website; support students via careers information and support for schools/university teaching. Code of professional conduct and disciplinary process. Impartial advice on science/policy, represent profession.

How much income did Institute Of Food Science And Technology report in 2025?

Institute Of Food Science And Technology reported total income of £1.10m and reported expenditure of £1.18m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Institute Of Food Science And Technology?

Institute Of Food Science And Technology has a program ratio of 106.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 85% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 2063 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Institute Of Food Science And Technology registered as a charity?

Institute Of Food Science And Technology was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 November 2007 as charity number 1121681. It has been registered for 19 years.

Who runs Institute Of Food Science And Technology?

Institute Of Food Science And Technology is governed by a board of 10 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Institute Of Food Science And Technology operate?

Institute Of Food Science And Technology operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is Institute Of Food Science And Technology a registered charity?

Yes — Institute Of Food Science And Technology is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1121681.

Details

Address
INSTITUTE OF FOOD SCIENCE &
TECHNOLOGY
UNIT 5
CAMBRIDGE COURT
210 SHEPHERDS BUSH ROAD
W6 7NJ
Website
www.ifst.org
Registration Date
26 November 2007
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4035571
Charity Number
1121681

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Trustees

Alexis James Guest
Benjamin Dodridge
Christopher Robin Gilbert-Wood
David Alberto Francis
Dr Edward Fox
Dr Mitaben Dhirajlal Lad
Dr Selvarani Elahi
Marcin Tomasz Paluch
Martin David Austin
Sterling Mitchell Crew

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