The Royal Society Of Biology
Also known as: Institute of Biology, The Society of Biology, The Institute of Biology
The Royal Society of Biology is a single unified voice for biology: advising Government and influencing policy; advancing education and professional development; supporting our members, and engaging and encouraging public interest in the life sciences.
Activities & Mission
The Royal Society of Biology is a single unified voice for biology: advising Government and influencing policy; advancing education and professional development; supporting our members, and engaging and encouraging public interest in the life sciences.
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.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 49% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1335). How is this calculated?
Higher than 56% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 54% of UK Charitable activities 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 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £3,438,000 | £3,252,000 | £3,204,000 | £2,168,000 | £2,047,000 | 40 / 350 |
| 2023 | £2,766,000 | £3,073,000 | £3,025,000 | £1,825,000 | £1,640,000 | 38 / 250 |
| 2022 | £2,771,000 | £2,740,000 | £2,694,000 | £2,177,000 | £1,913,000 | 32 / 250 |
| 2021 | £2,788,000 | £2,478,000 | £2,438,000 | £2,258,000 | £1,987,000 | 30 / 100 |
| 2020 | £2,745,000 | £3,003,000 | £2,953,000 | £1,783,000 | £500,000 | 34 / 150 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Royal Society Of Biology
What does The Royal Society Of Biology do?
The Royal Society of Biology is a single unified voice for biology: advising Government and influencing policy; advancing education and professional development; supporting our members, and engaging and encouraging public interest in the life sciences.
How much income did The Royal Society Of Biology report in 2024?
The Royal Society Of Biology reported total income of £3.44m and reported expenditure of £3.25m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Royal Society Of Biology?
The Royal Society Of Biology has a program ratio of 93.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 49% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1335 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Royal Society Of Biology registered as a charity?
The Royal Society Of Biology was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 July 1979 as charity number 277981. It has been registered for 47 years.
Who runs The Royal Society Of Biology?
The Royal Society Of Biology is governed by a board of 15 trustees. The chair of trustees is Professor Sir Ian Boyd. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Royal Society Of Biology operate?
The Royal Society Of Biology operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is The Royal Society Of Biology a registered charity?
Yes — The Royal Society Of Biology is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 277981.
Details
PO Box 33
95 Mortimer Street
London
W1W 7GB
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Also Known As
- Institute of Biology
- The Society of Biology
- The Institute of Biology
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated