microbiology society
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.
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Country
Financial Information
Latest Income
£3,965,000
Latest Expenditure
£5,758,000
Financial Efficiency
Program Ratio 144.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 99.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 3.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Donations & Legacies £3,000
Charitable Activities £3,849,000
Other Trading £0
Investments £113,000
Other Income £0
Expenditure Categories
Charitable Expenditure £5,711,000
Raising Funds £47,000
Governance £157,000
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2020 | £3,888,000 | £4,472,000 | £4,400,000 | £16,051,000 | £16,051,000 | 47 / 0 |
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Details
Address
Microbiology Society.
14-16 Meredith Street
LONDON
EC1R 0AB
14-16 Meredith Street
LONDON
EC1R 0AB
Website
www.microbiologysociety.orgRegistration Date
18 May 1972
Status
Registered
Registry Information
Organisation Number
264017
Charity Number
264017
Trustees
Karen Reed
Professor Alan McNally
Dr Lorena Teresa Fernandez-Martinez
Professor John Henry George Sinclair
Dr Jack Ferguson
PROFESSOR GORDON DOUGAN
Dr Elizabeth Allen
Professor Kim Hardie
Also Known As
- SOCIETY FOR GENERAL MICROBIOLOGY
- SOCIETY FOR GENERAL MICROBIOLOGY LIMITED