BRITISH SOCIETY FOR IMMUNOLOGY
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the British Society for Immunology reported a net deficit of £0.63m for the year ended 30 June 2025, an increase from the previous year's £0.16m. The charity holds free reserves of £1.12m, which are £1.12m above its calculated 'risk-adjusted' reserves level of £1.48m, providing a buffer for future income generation opportunities. The trustees confirm the organization is a going concern with adequate resources to meet liabilities as they fall due.
What the accounts disclose
“The number of staff for whom retirement benefits are accruing under money purchase pension schemes amounted to 19 (2024 – 19).” — page 43
“Matthew Siggins was awarded a Career enhancing grants of £3,210 in May 2024 for two weeks of highly specialised training in lymphatic immunology.” — page 52
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/06/2025)
Trustees
- Dr Carolyn Bower-Nielsen
- Dr Divya Shah
- Dr Jessica Strid
- Dr Sinisa Savic
- James Lowe
- Lee Booty
- Nicholas Hartigan
- Prof James Brewer
- Prof Teresa Lambe
- Prof Tracy Hussell
- Professor Deborah Kay Dunn-Walters
- Professor Lucy Catherine Garner
- Professor Lucy Sarah Kate Walker
- Professor Siobhan Burns
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £1.8m | £2.4m |
| 30/06/2024 | £2.3m | £2.8m |
| 30/06/2023 | £2.4m | £2.9m |
| 30/06/2022 | £2.2m | £2.5m |
| 30/06/2021 | £2.2m | £1.8m |
Common questions
Is BRITISH SOCIETY FOR IMMUNOLOGY financially healthy?
The accounts state that the British Society for Immunology reported a net deficit of £0.63m for the year ended 30 June 2025, an increase from the previous year's £0.16m. The charity holds free reserves of £1.12m, which are £1.12m above its calculated 'risk-adjusted' reserves level of £1.48m, providing a buffer for future income generation opportunities. The trustees confirm the organization is a going concern with adequate resources to meet liabilities as they fall due. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Moore Kingston Smith LLP.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE MASTER CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £850k |
| THE COMPANY OF BIOLOGISTS | 1 | £140k |
| ROYAL COMMISSION FOR THE EXHIBITION OF 1851 | 1 | £86k |
| THE BILLMEIR CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £48k |
| THE JAMES WEIR FOUNDATION | 1 | £20k |
| SIR SAMUEL SCOTT OF YEWS TRUST | 1 | £2k |
| THE MANOUKIAN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £1k |