# MICROBIOLOGY SOCIETY

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 264017
- **Other names:** SOCIETY FOR GENERAL MICROBIOLOGY, SOCIETY FOR GENERAL MICROBIOLOGY LIMITED
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Charitable company
- **Registered:** May 18, 1972
- **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=264017


## Contact

- **Address:** Microbiology Society., 14-16 Meredith Street, LONDON
- **Postcode:** EC1R 0AB
- **Phone:** 02030344870
- **Email:** p.cotgreave@microbiologysociety.org
- **Website:** http://www.microbiologysociety.org



## Activities

**Objects:** TO ADVANCE THE ART AND SCIENCE OF MICROBIOLOGY.

**Activities:** The Society advances the understanding and impact of microbiology by publishing key academic journals, organizes international scientific conferences and supports the professional development of microbiologists.The Society promotes the understanding of microbiology to a diverse range of stakeholders through a comprehensive framework of communication activities and resources.

**Area of benefit:** NOT DEFINED.




## Classification

- **How:** Makes Grants To Individuals, Makes Grants To Organisations, Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Sponsors Or Undertakes Research
- **What:** Education/training, The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives, Overseas Aid/famine Relief, Arts/culture/heritage/science, Environment/conservation/heritage
- **Who:** Other Defined Groups, The General Public/mankind



## Areas of operation

- Ireland
- Northern Ireland
- Scotland
- Throughout England And Wales



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 31, 2024 | £3965000 | £5758000 | £12520000 | 52 |
| Dec. 31, 2023 | £4323000 | £6175000 | £13709000 | 51 |
| Dec. 31, 2022 | £4369000 | £6229000 | £14592000 | 53 |
| Dec. 31, 2021 | £4102000 | £4192000 | £17625000 | 50 |
| Dec. 31, 2020 | £3888000 | £4472000 | £16051000 | 47 |



## Trustees

- Dr Elizabeth Allen — appointed Aug. 28, 2025
- Dr Lorena Teresa Fernandez-Martinez — appointed Jan. 1, 2024
- Jenny Boland — appointed April 27, 2026
- PROFESSOR GORDON DOUGAN — appointed Jan. 1, 2025
- Professor Alan McNally — appointed Jan. 1, 2023
- Professor David James Clarke — appointed Jan. 1, 2026
- Professor John Henry George Sinclair — appointed Jan. 1, 2024
- Professor Kim Hardie — appointed Aug. 21, 2025
- Professor Marguerite Mary Clyne — appointed Jan. 1, 2026