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The Federation of European Biochemical Societies
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The Federation of European Biochemical Societies is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives, arts/culture/heritage/science.
The Federation of European Biochemical Societies (number 1149638) 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 The Federation of European Biochemical Societies do?
FEBS promotes and supports biochemistry, molecular cell biology, molecular biophysics and related areas, particularly in Europe and neighbouring regions. It publishes four scientific journals and funds principally an Annual Congress, Research Fellowships, Prizes, Advanced Courses, a Young Scientists' Forum, Education and other Workshops, and Travel Grants.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Federation of European Biochemical Societies
Answers The Federation of European Biochemical Societies gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 December 2024, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
How much are The Federation of European Biochemical Societies's highest-paid staff paid?
The Federation of European Biochemical Societies's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2024 reports 2 employees paid more than £60,000. The highest reported pay band is £70,001–£80,000 (2 employees).
Employees paid over £60,000, by salary band
£70,001–£80,000
2
The register reports headcounts in salary bands, not names. Individual pay is disclosed in the trustees' annual report.
Where does The Federation of European Biochemical Societies's money come from?
The Federation of European Biochemical Societies reported £6.5m total income for the year ending 31 December 2024. The largest sources were charitable activities £4.8m (74%), investments £1.7m (26%), other income £29k (0%).
Charitable activities (fees and contracts)£4.8m · 74%
Investments£1.7m · 26%
Other income£29k · 0%
Donations and legacies£4,998 · 0%
Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register does not record The Federation of European Biochemical Societies as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
The Federation of European Biochemical Societies's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2024 reports that one or more trustees received payments or other benefits (payments for providing services). Charity law allows this only in limited circumstances; the trustees' annual report should explain it.
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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 Services; Sponsors Or Undertakes Research; Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body.
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 The Federation of European Biochemical Societies registered for?
Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesArts/culture/heritage/science
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Is The Federation of European Biochemical Societies a legitimate charity?
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What does The Federation of European Biochemical Societies do?
FEBS promotes and supports biochemistry, molecular cell biology, molecular biophysics and related areas, particularly in Europe and neighbouring regions. It publishes four scientific journals and funds principally an Annual Congress, Research Fellowships, Prizes, Advanced Courses, a Young Scientists' Forum, Education and other Workshops, and Travel Grants.
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How can I donate to The Federation of European Biochemical Societies?
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How much is The Federation of European Biochemical Societies's chief executive paid?
The Charity Commission register does not name individual salaries. The Federation of European Biochemical Societies's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2024 reports 2 employees paid more than £60,000. The highest reported pay band is £70,001–£80,000 (2 employees). 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 The Federation of European Biochemical Societies's money come from?
The Federation of European Biochemical Societies reported £6.5m total income for the year ending 31 December 2024. The largest sources were charitable activities £4.8m (74%), investments £1.7m (26%), other income £29k (0%).
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to The Federation of European Biochemical Societies?
The register does not record The Federation of European Biochemical Societies as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Are The Federation of European Biochemical Societies's trustees paid?
The Federation of European Biochemical Societies's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2024 reports that one or more trustees received payments or other benefits (payments for providing services). Charity law allows this only in limited circumstances; the trustees' annual report should explain it.
When was The Federation of European Biochemical Societies registered as a charity?
The Federation of European Biochemical Societies was entered on the register on 7 November 2012. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 08239097).