The Fisheries Society Of The British Isles
Also known as: Fsbi
The objectives of the FSBI shall be to encourage, promote and support all branches of fish biology and fisheries science and conservation.
Activities & Mission
The objectives of the FSBI shall be to encourage, promote and support all branches of fish biology and fisheries science and conservation.
Grants
The Fisheries Society Of The British Isles is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Grants paid (2025)
- £89,561
- Who it helps
- other charities or voluntary bodies, other defined groups and the general public
- What it supports
- education and training, arts, culture, heritage, or science, the environment, conservation, or heritage and other charitable purposes
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 Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 43% of UK Research charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 82). How is this calculated?
Higher than 12% of UK Research charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 12% of UK Research charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
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 | £593,447 | £569,063 | £463,636 | £3,967,380 | £3,967,380 | 1 / 0 |
| 2024 | £607,278 | £512,462 | £473,782 | £3,644,604 | £3,644,604 | 1 / 0 |
| 2023 | £611,865 | £593,457 | £557,276 | £3,301,803 | £3,301,803 | 1 / 0 |
| 2022 | £568,894 | £506,752 | £467,892 | £3,059,825 | £3,059,825 | 1 / 0 |
| 2021 | £521,521 | £525,289 | £429,609 | £3,455,163 | £3,455,163 | 1 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Fisheries Society Of The British Isles
What does The Fisheries Society Of The British Isles do?
The objectives of the FSBI shall be to encourage, promote and support all branches of fish biology and fisheries science and conservation.
How much income did The Fisheries Society Of The British Isles report in 2025?
The Fisheries Society Of The British Isles reported total income of £593k and reported expenditure of £569k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Fisheries Society Of The British Isles?
The Fisheries Society Of The British Isles has a program ratio of 78.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 43% of UK Research charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 82 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Fisheries Society Of The British Isles registered as a charity?
The Fisheries Society Of The British Isles was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 September 1968 as charity number 256475. It has been registered for 58 years.
Who runs The Fisheries Society Of The British Isles?
The Fisheries Society Of The British Isles is governed by a board of 20 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr David John McKenzie. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Fisheries Society Of The British Isles operate?
The Fisheries Society Of The British Isles operates across 23 areas, including Australia, Austria, Belgium and 20 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is The Fisheries Society Of The British Isles a registered charity?
Yes — The Fisheries Society Of The British Isles is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 256475.
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Trustees
Also governs 1 other charity
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Fsbi
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated