The Company Of Biologists
Also known as: The Company of Biologists Limited
To promote research and study across all branches of biology through the publication of journals: Development, Journal of Cell Science, Journal of Experimental Biology, Disease Models & Mechanisms and Biology Open. To provide free access to journal content in the developing world and to fund workshops, grants and travelling fellowships to support the scientific community.
Activities & Mission
To promote research and study across all branches of biology through the publication of journals: Development, Journal of Cell Science, Journal of Experimental Biology, Disease Models & Mechanisms and Biology Open. To provide free access to journal content in the developing world and to fund workshops, grants and travelling fellowships to support the scientific community.
Grants
The Company Of Biologists makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Grants paid (2025)
- £999,710
- Who it helps
- other charities or voluntary bodies, other defined groups and the general public
- What it supports
- education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, 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 82% of UK Research charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 124). How is this calculated?
Higher than 46% of UK Research charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 47% of UK Research charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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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 | £8,428,267 | £9,770,010 | £9,090,241 | £84,988,921 | £31,841,695 | 68 / 0 |
| 2024 | £7,653,258 | £9,171,937 | £8,351,505 | £78,954,223 | £31,471,490 | 69 / 0 |
| 2023 | £7,810,850 | £8,923,074 | £8,606,676 | £70,521,657 | £30,641,230 | 67 / 0 |
| 2022 | £7,559,897 | £6,895,316 | £6,579,737 | £66,208,327 | £29,893,083 | 61 / 0 |
| 2021 | £7,562,279 | £5,831,076 | £5,324,311 | £72,321,404 | £27,850,490 | 62 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Company Of Biologists
What does The Company Of Biologists do?
To promote research and study across all branches of biology through the publication of journals: Development, Journal of Cell Science, Journal of Experimental Biology, Disease Models & Mechanisms and Biology Open. To provide free access to journal content in the developing world and to fund workshops, grants and travelling fellowships to support the scientific community.
How much income did The Company Of Biologists report in 2025?
The Company Of Biologists reported total income of £8.43m and reported expenditure of £9.77m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Company Of Biologists?
The Company Of Biologists has a program ratio of 107.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 82% of UK Research charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 124 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Company Of Biologists registered as a charity?
The Company Of Biologists was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 June 1979 as charity number 277992. It has been registered for 47 years.
Who runs The Company Of Biologists?
The Company Of Biologists is governed by a board of 13 trustees. The chair of trustees is PROF SARAH JANE BRAY. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Company Of Biologists operate?
The Company Of Biologists operates across 46 areas, including Argentina, Armenia, Aruba and 43 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is The Company Of Biologists a registered charity?
Yes — The Company Of Biologists is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 277992.
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Also Known As
- The Company of Biologists Limited
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated