--- title: "The Federation of European Microbiological Societies — charity 1072117 | CharityCompare" description: "The Federation of European Microbiological Societies (charity 1072117): income £2m (2024). Registration, accounts, senior pay, Gift Aid and official sources." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-federation-of-european-microbiological-societies retrieved: 2026-10-08T15:11:22.568Z 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. 1072117Charitable company FO # The Federation of European Microbiological Societies Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data The Federation of European Microbiological 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. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](http://www.fems-microbiology.org/) [Check official registration](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=1072117&subId=0) Work at The Federation of European Microbiological Societies? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=the-federation-of-european-microbiological-societies&type=claim&name=The%20Federation%20of%20European%20Microbiological%20Societies) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about The Federation of European Microbiological Societies? Reported income · year ending 2024-12-31 £1,961,874 Reported spending · year ending 2024-12-31 £1,761,123 Registered charity number 1072117 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Charitable company Register contact address detail (not service area) Station Road Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC) Not recorded Website [www.fems-microbiology.org](http://www.fems-microbiology.org/) Quick answer The Federation of European Microbiological Societies (number 1072117) 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 Microbiological Societies do? Our charitable objectives lie in advancing microbiology research and education, and applying microbiological knowledge. These are achieved by organising our Congress and supporting courses and networking events; publishing specialist journals; building capacity; supporting our Member Societies; and creating visibility through projects such as the European Academy for Microbiology (EAM). Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Federation of European Microbiological Societies Answers The Federation of European Microbiological 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 Microbiological Societies's highest-paid staff paid? The Federation of European Microbiological Societies's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2024 reports 2 employees paid more than £60,000, including 1 employee paid more than £100,000. The highest reported pay band is £130,001–£140,000 (1 employee). Employees paid over £60,000, by salary band | £130,001–£140,000 | 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 The Federation of European Microbiological Societies's money come from? The Federation of European Microbiological Societies reported £2m total income for the year ending 31 December 2024. The largest sources were charitable activities £1.4m (74%), investments £476k (24%), donations and legacies £40k (2%). - Charitable activities (fees and contracts)£1.4m · 74% - Investments£476k · 24% - Donations and legacies£40k · 2% ### Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid? The register does not record The Federation of European Microbiological Societies as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided. The Federation of European Microbiological Societies's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2024 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity. ### Registration details Registered as a charity 26 October 1998 Company number [03565643](https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/03565643) (Companies House) Also known as Federation of European Microbiological Societies; Fems Where it says it operates Throughout England and Wales · Armenia · Australia · Austria · Belarus · Belgium · Bosnia and Herzegovina · Brazil ## Who it supports and how it works **Reported beneficiaries:** Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; Other Defined Groups; The General Public/mankind. **Reported activities:** Makes Grants To Individuals; Makes Grants To Organisations; Provides Services; Provides Advocacy/advice/information; 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 Microbiological Societies registered for? Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Federation of European Microbiological Societies yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The Federation of European Microbiological Societies. 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 The Federation of European Microbiological Societies? - 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=the-federation-of-european-microbiological-societies&type=claim&name=The%20Federation%20of%20European%20Microbiological%20Societies) [Visit charity website](http://www.fems-microbiology.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Federation of European Microbiological Societies a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists The Federation of European Microbiological Societies as a registered charity (number 1072117) 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 The Federation of European Microbiological Societies's charity number? The Federation of European Microbiological Societies's charity number is 1072117. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1072117? Search 1072117 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 The Federation of European Microbiological Societies do? Our charitable objectives lie in advancing microbiology research and education, and applying microbiological knowledge. These are achieved by organising our Congress and supporting courses and networking events; publishing specialist journals; building capacity; supporting our Member Societies; and creating visibility through projects such as the European Academy for Microbiology (EAM). Does The Federation of European Microbiological Societies have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Federation of European Microbiological Societies. 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 The Federation of European Microbiological Societies? The Federation of European Microbiological Societies's website listed in our register data is http://www.fems-microbiology.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 The Federation of European Microbiological Societies's chief executive paid? The Charity Commission register does not name individual salaries. The Federation of European Microbiological Societies's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2024 reports 2 employees paid more than £60,000, including 1 employee paid more than £100,000. The highest reported pay band is £130,001–£140,000 (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 The Federation of European Microbiological Societies's money come from? The Federation of European Microbiological Societies reported £2m total income for the year ending 31 December 2024. The largest sources were charitable activities £1.4m (74%), investments £476k (24%), donations and legacies £40k (2%). Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to The Federation of European Microbiological Societies? The register does not record The Federation of European Microbiological Societies as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided. Are The Federation of European Microbiological Societies's trustees paid? The Federation of European Microbiological Societies's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2024 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity. When was The Federation of European Microbiological Societies registered as a charity? The Federation of European Microbiological Societies was entered on the register on 26 October 1998. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 03565643). 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=1072117&subId=0).