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The Federation Of European Microbiological Societies

Also known as: Federation of European Microbiological Societies, Fems

Our charitable objectives lie in advancing microbiology research and education, and applying microbiological knowledge. These are achieved by organising our Congress and supporting courses and networking events; publishing specialist journals; building capacity; supporting our Member Societies; and creating visibility through projects such as the European Academy for Microbiology (EAM).

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Activities & Mission

Our charitable objectives lie in advancing microbiology research and education, and applying microbiological knowledge. These are achieved by organising our Congress and supporting courses and networking events; publishing specialist journals; building capacity; supporting our Member Societies; and creating visibility through projects such as the European Academy for Microbiology (EAM).

Grants

The Federation Of European Microbiological Societies makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
organisations and individuals
Grants paid (2025)
£164,178
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, the environment, conservation, or heritage and economic or community development and employment

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 49 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£3,221,269
Latest Expenditure
£3,560,848

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 107.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 97.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 3.8%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £48,195
Charitable Activities £2,698,686
Other Trading £0
Investments £474,388
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £3,476,324
Raising Funds £84,524
Governance £51,800
Grants to Institutions £164,178
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
£3,221,269
£3,560,848£3,476,324£21,240,204£21,111,69414 / 0
2024
£1,961,874
£1,761,123£1,694,776£20,216,832£20,102,29911 / 0
2023
£3,640,536
£2,725,862£2,663,824£18,681,044£18,573,15711 / 0
2022
£2,915,426
£1,839,440£1,786,395£16,828,799£16,725,85310 / 29
2021
£2,777,983
£1,003,242£951,864£17,844,048£17,736,1509 / 26

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Federation Of European Microbiological Societies

What does The Federation Of European Microbiological Societies do?

Our charitable objectives lie in advancing microbiology research and education, and applying microbiological knowledge. These are achieved by organising our Congress and supporting courses and networking events; publishing specialist journals; building capacity; supporting our Member Societies; and creating visibility through projects such as the European Academy for Microbiology (EAM).

How much income did The Federation Of European Microbiological Societies report in 2025?

The Federation Of European Microbiological Societies reported total income of £3.22m and reported expenditure of £3.56m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

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

The Federation Of European Microbiological Societies was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 October 1998 as charity number 1072117. It has been registered for 28 years.

Who runs The Federation Of European Microbiological Societies?

The Federation Of European Microbiological Societies is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Federation Of European Microbiological Societies operate?

The Federation Of European Microbiological Societies operates across 49 areas, including Armenia, Australia, Austria and 46 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is The Federation Of European Microbiological Societies a registered charity?

Yes — The Federation Of European Microbiological Societies is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1072117.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
26 October 1998
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3947367
Charity Number
1072117

Trustees

Prof Michael Sauer
Professor Antonio Ventosa
Professor Branka Vasiljevic
Professor Cecilia Flocco
Professor Christopher Morton Thomas
Professor Evelyn Doyle
Professor Jana Jass
Professor Paul Cos

Also Known As

  • Federation of European Microbiological Societies
  • Fems

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9 November 2026
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