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The Federation Of European Biochemical Societies

Also known as: Febs

FEBS promotes and supports biochemistry, molecular cell biology, molecular biophysics and related areas, particularly in Europe and neighbouring regions. It publishes four scientific journals and funds principally an Annual Congress, Research Fellowships, Prizes, Advanced Courses, a Young Scientists' Forum, Education and other Workshops, and Travel Grants.

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Activities & Mission

FEBS promotes and supports biochemistry, molecular cell biology, molecular biophysics and related areas, particularly in Europe and neighbouring regions. It publishes four scientific journals and funds principally an Annual Congress, Research Fellowships, Prizes, Advanced Courses, a Young Scientists' Forum, Education and other Workshops, and Travel Grants.

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.

Show all 8 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£6,493,087
Latest Expenditure
£4,513,799

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 63.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 16% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 91.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 38% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 8.2%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 38% 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

Donations & Legacies £4,998
Charitable Activities £4,790,952
Other Trading £0
Investments £1,668,542
Other Income £28,594

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £4,144,432
Raising Funds £369,367
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £439,965
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 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£6,493,087
£4,513,799£4,144,432£97,786,682£97,786,68225 / 0
2023
£7,773,554
£3,807,017£3,387,244£86,014,409£86,014,40919 / 1
2022
£6,930,907
£6,018,552£5,567,337£79,016,529£79,016,52922 / 2
2021
£6,836,959
£3,197,166£2,797,994£83,266,476£83,266,47618 / 2
2020
£7,075,634
£2,042,166£1,607,499£74,762,864£74,762,86316 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Federation Of European Biochemical Societies

What does The Federation Of European Biochemical Societies do?

FEBS promotes and supports biochemistry, molecular cell biology, molecular biophysics and related areas, particularly in Europe and neighbouring regions. It publishes four scientific journals and funds principally an Annual Congress, Research Fellowships, Prizes, Advanced Courses, a Young Scientists' Forum, Education and other Workshops, and Travel Grants.

How much income did The Federation Of European Biochemical Societies report in 2024?

The Federation Of European Biochemical Societies reported total income of £6.49m and reported expenditure of £4.51m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Federation Of European Biochemical Societies?

The Federation Of European Biochemical Societies has a program ratio of 63.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 16% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Federation Of European Biochemical Societies registered as a charity?

The Federation Of European Biochemical Societies was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 November 2012 as charity number 1149638. It has been registered for 14 years.

Who runs The Federation Of European Biochemical Societies?

The Federation Of European Biochemical Societies is governed by a board of 13 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Federation Of European Biochemical Societies operate?

The Federation Of European Biochemical Societies operates across 8 areas, including France, Germany, Hungary and 5 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is The Federation Of European Biochemical Societies a registered charity?

Yes — The Federation Of European Biochemical Societies is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1149638.

Details

Address
FEBS
2D & 2E
St. Andrews House
59 St. Andrews Street
CAMBRIDGE
Website
www.febs.org
Registration Date
7 November 2012
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5032196
Charity Number
1149638

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Trustees

Dr Anne Ephrussi
Dr Rasa Zukiene
PROFESSOR Ferhan Girgin Sagin
Professor Frank Michelangeli
Professor Irene Diaz Moreno
Professor Jerka Dumic
Professor Johannes Buchner
Professor Maria da Graca Soveral
Professor Mauro Maccarrone
Professor Mauro Magnani
PROFESSOR MIGUEL ANGEL DE LA ROSA
Professor Riccardo Miggiano
Professor Xavier Coumoul

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Febs

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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