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United Kingdom Biology Competitions

Also known as: Ukbc

We run biology competitions for school students. Currently, we run three competitions: British Biology Olympiad, Intermediate Biology Olympiad and Biology Challenge. We participate in the International Biology Olympiad, fielding a team from the winners of British Biology Olympiad and volunteering in the international jury.

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Activities & Mission

We run biology competitions for school students. Currently, we run three competitions: British Biology Olympiad, Intermediate Biology Olympiad and Biology Challenge. We participate in the International Biology Olympiad, fielding a team from the winners of British Biology Olympiad and volunteering in the international jury.

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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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£106,373
Latest Expenditure
£66,349

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 62.4%
Expenditure as % of income

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
£106,373
£66,3490 / 4
2024
£85,285
£54,9850 / 2
2023
£102,878
£72,4070 / 10
2022
£80,129
£61,2600 / 12
2021
£237,596
£73,4610 / 13

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about United Kingdom Biology Competitions

What does United Kingdom Biology Competitions do?

We run biology competitions for school students. Currently, we run three competitions: British Biology Olympiad, Intermediate Biology Olympiad and Biology Challenge. We participate in the International Biology Olympiad, fielding a team from the winners of British Biology Olympiad and volunteering in the international jury.

How much income did United Kingdom Biology Competitions report in 2025?

United Kingdom Biology Competitions reported total income of £106k and reported expenditure of £66k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was United Kingdom Biology Competitions registered as a charity?

United Kingdom Biology Competitions was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 August 2020 as charity number 1191037. It has been registered for 6 years.

Who runs United Kingdom Biology Competitions?

United Kingdom Biology Competitions is governed by a board of 4 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does United Kingdom Biology Competitions operate?

United Kingdom Biology Competitions operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is United Kingdom Biology Competitions a registered charity?

Yes — United Kingdom Biology Competitions is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1191037.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
26 August 2020
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5166244
Charity Number
1191037

Trustees

Dr Adam Daizhen Wright
Dr Andrew Treharne MBE
Neil Thomas Richards
Robert Starley

Also Known As

  • Ukbc

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