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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.

Grants

The Federation Of European Biochemical Societies is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
organisations and individuals
Grants paid (2025)
£432,764
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 and arts, culture, heritage, or science

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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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
£6,750,471
Latest Expenditure
£5,047,283

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 68.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 91.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 30.2%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £5,026
Charitable Activities £4,952,244
Other Trading £0
Investments £1,737,999
Other Income £55,202

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £4,621,272
Raising Funds £426,011
Governance £1,100,000
Grants to Institutions £432,764
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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£6,750,471
£5,047,283£4,621,272£101,362,156£101,362,15626 / 0
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

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 2025?

The Federation Of European Biochemical Societies reported total income of £6.75m and reported expenditure of £5.05m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

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

Contact (address, email, phone)
Website
www.febs.org
Registration Date
7 November 2012
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5032196
Charity Number
1149638

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

Also Known As

  • Febs

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