Is International Biodeterioration Society a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists International Biodeterioration Society as a registered charity (number 271559) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. 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 International Biodeterioration Society's charity number?

International Biodeterioration Society's charity number is 271559. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

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How can I donate to International Biodeterioration Society?

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What was International Biodeterioration Society previously called?

The register lists this previous name for International Biodeterioration Society: Biodeterioration Society.

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International Biodeterioration Society

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

International Biodeterioration Society is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, environment/conservation/heritage.

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What are the key facts about International Biodeterioration Society?

Reported income · year ending 2024-12-31: £3,653
Reported spending · year ending 2024-12-31: £6,001
Registered charity number: 271559
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): University Road
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: ibbsonline.org

Quick answer

International Biodeterioration Society (number 271559) 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 International Biodeterioration Society do?

The holding of events and conferences covering the scientific areas of bioderioration, biodegration and industrial microbiology for educational purposes. We make occasional grants to students studying in these areas or provide financial support for them to attend events.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for International Biodeterioration Society

Answers International Biodeterioration Society gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register does not record International Biodeterioration Society as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 14 July 1976
Also known as: International Biodeterioration and Biodegradation Society
Previous names on the register: Biodeterioration Society
Where it says it operates: Throughout England and Wales · Argentina · Australia · Austria · Belgium · Brazil · Canada · China

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Makes Grants To Organisations; Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Sponsors Or Undertakes Research; Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body.

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 International Biodeterioration Society registered for?

Education/trainingEnvironment/conservation/heritage

Why is there no Clarity Score for International Biodeterioration Society yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score International Biodeterioration Society. 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is International Biodeterioration Society a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists International Biodeterioration Society as a registered charity (number 271559) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. 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 International Biodeterioration Society's charity number?: International Biodeterioration Society's charity number is 271559. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 271559?: Search 271559 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 International Biodeterioration Society do?: The holding of events and conferences covering the scientific areas of bioderioration, biodegration and industrial microbiology for educational purposes. We make occasional grants to students studying in these areas or provide financial support for them to attend events.
Does International Biodeterioration Society have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for International Biodeterioration Society. 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 International Biodeterioration Society?: International Biodeterioration Society's website listed in our register data is https://ibbsonline.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.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to International Biodeterioration Society?: The register does not record International Biodeterioration Society as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
What was International Biodeterioration Society previously called?: The register lists this previous name for International Biodeterioration Society: Biodeterioration Society.
When was International Biodeterioration Society registered as a charity?: International Biodeterioration Society was entered on the register on 14 July 1976.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.