--- title: "Microbiology Society — charity 264017 | CharityCompare" description: "Microbiology Society (charity 264017): income £4.2m (2025). Registration, accounts, senior pay, Gift Aid and official sources." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/microbiology-society retrieved: 2026-10-07T16:47:30.371Z date_note: "Retrieval time is not the filing, register-extract or editorial-review date; cite those dates from the content." license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Registered charity · No. 264017Charitable company MS # Microbiology Society Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data Microbiology Society is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives, overseas aid/famine relief. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](http://www.microbiologysociety.org/) [Check official registration](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=264017&subId=0) Work at Microbiology Society? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=microbiology-society&type=claim&name=Microbiology%20Society) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about Microbiology Society? Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31 £4,222,000 Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31 £5,292,000 Registered charity number 264017 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Charitable company Register contact address detail (not service area) 14-16 Meredith Street Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC) Yes Website [www.microbiologysociety.org](http://www.microbiologysociety.org/) Quick answer Microbiology Society (number 264017) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation. ## What does Microbiology Society do? The Society advances the understanding and impact of microbiology by publishing key academic journals, organizes international scientific conferences and supports the professional development of microbiologists.The Society promotes the understanding of microbiology to a diverse range of stakeholders through a comprehensive framework of communication activities and resources. Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Microbiology Society Answers Microbiology Society gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 December 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”. ### How much are Microbiology Society's highest-paid staff paid? Microbiology Society's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports 4 employees paid more than £60,000, including 3 employees paid more than £100,000. The highest reported pay band is £140,001–£150,000 (1 employee). Employees paid over £60,000, by salary band | £140,001–£150,000 | 1 | | --- | --- | | £120,001–£130,000 | 1 | | £100,001–£110,000 | 1 | | £60,001–£70,000 | 1 | The register reports headcounts in salary bands, not names. Individual pay is disclosed in the trustees' annual report. ### Where does Microbiology Society's money come from? Microbiology Society reported £4.2m total income for the year ending 31 December 2025. The largest sources were charitable activities £4.1m (98%), investments £80k (2%), donations and legacies £12k (0%). - Charitable activities (fees and contracts)£4.1m · 98% - Investments£80k · 2% - Donations and legacies£12k · 0% ### Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid? The register records Microbiology Society as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. [Work out your Gift Aid](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/gift-aid-calculator) Microbiology Society's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity. ### Registration details Registered as a charity 18 May 1972 Company number [01039582](https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/01039582) (Companies House) Previous names on the register Society for General Microbiology; Society for General Microbiology Limited Where it says it operates Throughout England and Wales · Ireland · Scotland · Northern Ireland ## Who it supports and how it works **Reported beneficiaries:** Other Defined Groups; The General Public/mankind. **Reported activities:** Makes Grants To Individuals; Makes Grants To Organisations; Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Sponsors Or Undertakes Research. Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area. ## What causes is Microbiology Society registered for? Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesOverseas Aid/famine Relief ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Microbiology Society yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Microbiology Society. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to Microbiology Society? - Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation. - Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract. - Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating. [How to read charity accounts](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/guides/how-to-read-accounts) · [Explore rated charities](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity-directory) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to submit your description and an optional logo for review, correct details, or respond publicly. Approved claims show attribution and claimed status. Optional paid plans add enhanced media, reporting and labelled featured visibility by tier; they never change a score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=microbiology-society&type=claim&name=Microbiology%20Society) [Visit charity website](http://www.microbiologysociety.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Microbiology Society a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists Microbiology Society as a registered charity (number 264017) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating. What is Microbiology Society's charity number? Microbiology Society's charity number is 264017. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 264017? Search 264017 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does Microbiology Society do? The Society advances the understanding and impact of microbiology by publishing key academic journals, organizes international scientific conferences and supports the professional development of microbiologists.The Society promotes the understanding of microbiology to a diverse range of stakeholders through a comprehensive framework of communication activities and resources. Does Microbiology Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Microbiology Society. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to Microbiology Society? Microbiology Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.microbiologysociety.org. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees. How much is Microbiology Society's chief executive paid? The Charity Commission register does not name individual salaries. Microbiology Society's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports 4 employees paid more than £60,000, including 3 employees paid more than £100,000. The highest reported pay band is £140,001–£150,000 (1 employee). Charities normally disclose the chief executive's pay, or the pay of their highest-paid staff, in the remuneration note of the trustees' annual report and accounts. Where does Microbiology Society's money come from? Microbiology Society reported £4.2m total income for the year ending 31 December 2025. The largest sources were charitable activities £4.1m (98%), investments £80k (2%), donations and legacies £12k (0%). Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Microbiology Society? The register records Microbiology Society as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Are Microbiology Society's trustees paid? Microbiology Society's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity. What was Microbiology Society previously called? The register lists these previous names for Microbiology Society: Society for General Microbiology; Society for General Microbiology Limited. When was Microbiology Society registered as a charity? Microbiology Society was entered on the register on 18 May 1972. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 01039582). Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=264017&subId=0).