Microbiology Society
Also known as: Society for General Microbiology, Society for General Microbiology Limited
The Society advances the understanding and impact of microbiology by publishing key academic journals, organizes international scientific conferences and supports the professional development of microbiologists.The Society promotes the understanding of microbiology to a diverse range of stakeholders through a comprehensive framework of communication activities and resources.
Activities & Mission
The Society advances the understanding and impact of microbiology by publishing key academic journals, organizes international scientific conferences and supports the professional development of microbiologists.The Society promotes the understanding of microbiology to a diverse range of stakeholders through a comprehensive framework of communication activities and resources.
Grants
Microbiology Society makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £5,292,000
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- other defined groups and the general public
- What it supports
- education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, overseas aid or famine relief, arts, culture, heritage, or science and the environment, conservation, or heritage
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 95% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 292). How is this calculated?
Higher than 76% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 69% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £4,222,000 | £5,292,000 | £5,242,000 | £11,564,000 | £11,383,000 | 46 / 248 |
| 2024 | £3,965,000 | £5,758,000 | £5,711,000 | £12,520,000 | £12,342,000 | 52 / 265 |
| 2023 | £4,323,000 | £6,175,000 | £6,126,000 | £13,709,000 | £13,529,000 | 51 / 262 |
| 2022 | £4,369,000 | £6,229,000 | £6,177,000 | £14,592,000 | £1,028,000 | 53 / 216 |
| 2021 | £4,102,000 | £4,192,000 | £4,077,000 | £17,625,000 | £12,949,000 | 50 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Microbiology Society
What does Microbiology Society do?
The Society advances the understanding and impact of microbiology by publishing key academic journals, organizes international scientific conferences and supports the professional development of microbiologists.The Society promotes the understanding of microbiology to a diverse range of stakeholders through a comprehensive framework of communication activities and resources.
How much income did Microbiology Society report in 2025?
Microbiology Society reported total income of £4.22m and reported expenditure of £5.29m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Microbiology Society?
Microbiology Society has a program ratio of 124.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 95% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 292 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Microbiology Society registered as a charity?
Microbiology Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 May 1972 as charity number 264017. It has been registered for 54 years.
Who runs Microbiology Society?
Microbiology Society is governed by a board of 9 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Microbiology Society operate?
Microbiology Society operates across 4 areas: Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is Microbiology Society a registered charity?
Yes — Microbiology Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 264017.
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Other notable Arts charities
Major UK charities in the same primary sector, drawn from the curated priority cohort.
Trustees
Also governs 1 other charity
Also Known As
- Society for General Microbiology
- Society for General Microbiology Limited
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated