The Biochemical Society
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The biochemical society exists for the advancement of the molecular and cellular biosciences, both as an academic discipline and to promote its impact on areas of science including biotechnology, agriculture, and medicine.we achieve our mission though our publications and journals, scientific meetings, educational activities, policy work, awards and grants to scientists and students.
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- Established in 1967, it predates 93% of the education charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 92% of the 78,357 education charities in the United Kingdom with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- GiveRadar's profile for The Biochemical Society draws on its financial disclosures and its registration, in line with the typical education charities in the United Kingdom it tracks. View this cohort
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UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. THE BIOCHEMICAL SOCIETY is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
THE BIOCHEMICAL SOCIETY is in United Kingdom, a TGE (Transnational Giving Europe) member country. Dutch donors can route gifts via Stichting Transnational Giving Europe to receive Dutch ANBI-equivalent deductibility, subject to TGE's 5% pass-through fee.
THE BIOCHEMICAL SOCIETY is registered in United Kingdom. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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Frequently asked questions about The Biochemical Society
The Biochemical Society is a registered education nonprofit based in London, England, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1967 and has been operating for 59 years. Its registration number is 253894. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 73/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £5M in annual revenue. 8 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Based on official filings, The Biochemical Society has £5M in annual revenue. It allocates 99% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 97% for education charities in United Kingdom. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £910K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
The biochemical society exists for the advancement of the molecular and cellular biosciences, both as an academic discipline and to promote its impact on areas of science including biotechnology, agriculture, and medicine.we achieve our mission though our publications and journals, scientific meetings, educational activities, policy work, awards and grants to scientists and students. The Biochemical Society is classified as an education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1967.
The Biochemical Society is a charitable company limited by guarantee, the most common incorporated form for UK charities. It is registered with both Companies House and the Charity Commission, and must file annual accounts with both regulators. Directors (who are also charity trustees) have limited liability. Its Charity Commission registration number is 253894.
The Biochemical Society's registered charity number is 253894. You can use it to look up the organization on the Charity Commission register.
The Biochemical Society is located in London, England, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1967 and has been active for 59 years.
The Biochemical Society is based in London in England. The Charity Commission for England and Wales (CCEW) is the primary regulator. Scotland has its own regulator (OSCR), and Northern Ireland has the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). A charity registered with the CCEW may operate across the whole of the UK or internationally.
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Quick facts about The Biochemical Society
- What is The Biochemical Society?
- The Biochemical Society is a education charitable company based in London, United Kingdom. The biochemical society exists for the advancement of the molecular and cellular biosciences, both as an academic discipline and to promote its impact on areas of science including biotechnology, agriculture, and medicine.we achieve our mission though our publications and journals, scientific meetings, educational activities, policy work, awards and grants to scientists and students.
- When was The Biochemical Society founded?
- The Biochemical Society was founded in 1967.
- Where is The Biochemical Society located?
- Headquartered in London, England, United Kingdom.
- What is The Biochemical Society's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is £4.8 million. 99% of expenses go to program services.
- Is The Biochemical Society trustworthy?
- The Biochemical Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is The Biochemical Society's registration number?
- Registration: 253894 (United Kingdom).
- What is The Biochemical Society's website?
- https://www.biochemistry.org
- Are donations to The Biochemical Society tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.