# INSTITUTE OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1121681
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Charitable company
- **Registered:** Nov. 26, 2007
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1121681


## Contact

- **Address:** INSTITUTE OF FOOD SCIENCE &, TECHNOLOGY, UNIT 5, CAMBRIDGE COURT, 210 SHEPHERDS BUSH ROAD
- **Postcode:** W6 7NJ
- **Phone:** 02076036316
- **Email:** info@ifst.org
- **Website:** www.ifst.org



## Activities

**Objects:** THE OBJECT FOR WHICH THE INSTITUTE IS ESTABLISHED IS THE GENERAL ADVANCEMENT AND APPLICATION OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, FOR THE BENEFIT, SAFETY AND HEALTH OF THE PUBLIC."

**Activities:** Accredit professional standards for members, accredit CPD and degree courses. Share knowledge publish research & other scientific material. Support education/training via technical meetings & website; support students via careers information and support for schools/university teaching.  Code of professional conduct and disciplinary process. Impartial advice on science/policy, represent profession.

**Area of benefit:** WORLDWIDE




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Other Charitable Activities
- **What:** Education/training, The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives, Arts/culture/heritage/science
- **Who:** Other Defined Groups, The General Public/mankind



## Areas of operation

- Northern Ireland
- Scotland
- Throughout England And Wales



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sept. 30, 2025 | £1096530 | £1176388 | £1133660 | 15 |
| Sept. 30, 2024 | £847342 | £1130740 | £1182282 | 16 |
| Sept. 30, 2023 | £900585 | £1153083 | £1217679 | 13 |
| Sept. 30, 2022 | £780214 | £907071 | £1411180 | 12 |
| Sept. 30, 2021 | £790938 | £852259 | £1736121 | 14 |



## Trustees

- Alexis James Guest — appointed March 18, 2026
- Benjamin Dodridge — appointed March 30, 2023
- Christopher Robin Gilbert-Wood — appointed March 21, 2025
- David Alberto Francis — appointed March 21, 2025
- Dr Edward Fox — appointed March 18, 2026
- Dr Mitaben Dhirajlal Lad — appointed March 18, 2026
- Dr Selvarani Elahi — appointed March 18, 2026
- Marcin Tomasz Paluch — appointed March 21, 2025
- Martin David Austin — appointed March 21, 2025
- Sterling Mitchell Crew — appointed March 31, 2022