--- title: "The Society for Experimental Biology — charity 273795 | CharityCompare" description: "The Society for Experimental Biology (charity 273795): income £2.9m (2024). Registration, accounts, senior pay, Gift Aid and official sources." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-society-for-experimental-biology retrieved: 2026-10-10T22:39:07.340Z 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. 273795Charitable company SF # The Society for Experimental Biology Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data The Society for Experimental Biology is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, other charitable purposes. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](http://www.sebiology.org/) [Check official registration](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=273795&subId=0) Work at The Society for Experimental Biology? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=the-society-for-experimental-biology&type=claim&name=The%20Society%20for%20Experimental%20Biology) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about The Society for Experimental Biology? Reported income · year ending 2024-12-31 £2,917,162 Reported spending · year ending 2024-12-31 £2,321,779 Registered charity number 273795 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Charitable company Register contact address detail (not service area) Lancaster University Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC) Not recorded Website [www.sebiology.org](http://www.sebiology.org/) Quick answer The Society for Experimental Biology (number 273795) 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 Society for Experimental Biology do? THE SOCIETY PROMOTES EXPERIMENTAL BIOLOGY WITHIN THE INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC COMMUNITY AND SOCIETY. THE SOCIETY'S ACTIVITIES INCLUDE ORGANISATION AND SPONSORSHIP OF CONFERENCES; THE PUBLICATION AND DISSEMINATION OF SCIENTIFIC LITERATURE; EDUCATION, CAREERS AND POLICY WORK; THE ADMINISTRATION OF TRAVEL GRANTS; MEMBERSHIP TO EXPERIMENTAL BIOLOGY RESEARCHERS. Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Society for Experimental Biology Answers The Society for Experimental Biology 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 Society for Experimental Biology's highest-paid staff paid? The Society for Experimental Biology's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2024 reports 2 employees paid more than £60,000. The highest reported pay band is £90,001–£100,000 (1 employee). Employees paid over £60,000, by salary band | £90,001–£100,000 | 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 Society for Experimental Biology's money come from? The Society for Experimental Biology reported £2.9m total income for the year ending 31 December 2024. The largest sources were charitable activities £2.8m (94%), investments £166k (6%). - Charitable activities (fees and contracts)£2.8m · 94% - Investments£166k · 6% ### Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid? The register does not record The Society for Experimental Biology as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided. The Society for Experimental Biology'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. ### Registration details Registered as a charity 6 December 1977 Company number [01314879](https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/01314879) (Companies House) Also known as S E B Where it says it operates Throughout England and Wales ## 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; Sponsors Or Undertakes Research; Other Charitable Activities. 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 Society for Experimental Biology registered for? Education/trainingOther Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Society for Experimental Biology yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The Society for Experimental Biology. 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 Society for Experimental Biology? - 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. 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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 Society for Experimental Biology's charity number? The Society for Experimental Biology's charity number is 273795. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 273795? Search 273795 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 Society for Experimental Biology do? THE SOCIETY PROMOTES EXPERIMENTAL BIOLOGY WITHIN THE INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC COMMUNITY AND SOCIETY. THE SOCIETY'S ACTIVITIES INCLUDE ORGANISATION AND SPONSORSHIP OF CONFERENCES; THE PUBLICATION AND DISSEMINATION OF SCIENTIFIC LITERATURE; EDUCATION, CAREERS AND POLICY WORK; THE ADMINISTRATION OF TRAVEL GRANTS; MEMBERSHIP TO EXPERIMENTAL BIOLOGY RESEARCHERS. Does The Society for Experimental Biology have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Society for Experimental Biology. 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 Society for Experimental Biology? The Society for Experimental Biology's website listed in our register data is http://www.sebiology.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 Society for Experimental Biology's chief executive paid? The Charity Commission register does not name individual salaries. The Society for Experimental Biology's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2024 reports 2 employees paid more than £60,000. The highest reported pay band is £90,001–£100,000 (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 Society for Experimental Biology's money come from? The Society for Experimental Biology reported £2.9m total income for the year ending 31 December 2024. The largest sources were charitable activities £2.8m (94%), investments £166k (6%). Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to The Society for Experimental Biology? The register does not record The Society for Experimental Biology as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided. Are The Society for Experimental Biology's trustees paid? The Society for Experimental Biology'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 Society for Experimental Biology registered as a charity? The Society for Experimental Biology was entered on the register on 6 December 1977. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 01314879). 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=273795&subId=0).