Quadram Institute Bioscience

Also known as: The Institute of Food Research, Institute of Food Research

The world-wide advancement of education in food sciences and food related matters by undertaking research and disseminating for public benefit the useful results of such research

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Activities & Mission

The world-wide advancement of education in food sciences and food related matters by undertaking research and disseminating for public benefit the useful results of such research

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.

Local Authority

Norfolk

Financial Information

Latest Income

£20,434,055

Latest Expenditure

£20,867,941

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 102.1%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 100.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 0.4%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0

Charitable Activities £18,633,964

Other Trading £768,202

Investments £1,031,889

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £20,867,941

Raising Funds £0

Governance £75,900

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 Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£20,434,055	£20,867,941	£20,867,941	£41,926,221	£17,124,221	150 / 0
2024	£21,645,408	£19,279,862	£19,279,862	£42,359,163	£19,013,163	161 / 0
2023	£21,065,257	£19,735,644	£19,735,644	£39,993,475	£15,456,475	177 / 0
2022	£18,754,162	£18,163,998	£18,163,998	£38,664,299	£15,684,299	182 / 0
2021	£22,732,027	£19,998,432	£19,998,432	£38,074,316	£13,549,316	182 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Quadram Institute Bioscience

What does Quadram Institute Bioscience do?

The world-wide advancement of education in food sciences and food related matters by undertaking research and disseminating for public benefit the useful results of such research

How much income did Quadram Institute Bioscience report in 2025?

Quadram Institute Bioscience reported total income of £20.43m and reported expenditure of £20.87m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Quadram Institute Bioscience registered as a charity?

Quadram Institute Bioscience was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 October 1996 as charity number 1058499. It has been registered for 30 years.

Who runs Quadram Institute Bioscience?

Quadram Institute Bioscience is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr Celia Ann Caulcott. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Quadram Institute Bioscience operate?

Quadram Institute Bioscience operates in Norfolk, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Quadram Institute Bioscience a registered charity?

Yes — Quadram Institute Bioscience is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1058499.