Benevolent fund

The Physiological Society's Benevolent Fund provides grants and interest-free loans to assist Members of The Society,  staff, and former staff - who by the nature of their employment can be considered to have contributed to the advance of physiology. It also supports those employed at teaching, research and industrial establishments.

Where does our money come from?

The majority of the charitable fund comes from donations made by Members of The Society, and some non-Members. All money donated to the Benevolent Fund goes directly into the charitable account. Due to its association with The Society, the minimal administration costs are absorbed by The Society itself. Therefore every penny you donate goes to help people in need.

Applications for assistance

It is not necessary to be a Member of The Society to receive assistance – anyone who is, or has been employed in the field of physiology is eligible to apply. Individuals are asked to write, in confidence, to any of the Trustees of the Fund; Thelma Lovick (Chair), Rod Dimaline, Mike Spyer, Giovanni Mann, Robert Walker, or Daniela Riccardi, where requests for help will be reviewed. The address is, The Benevolent Fund of The Physiological Society, Peer House, Verulam Street, London WC1X 8LZ.

Making a donation

There are numerous ways to donate to this fund, outlined below. If you pay tax in the UK you can also help us claim back the tax on your donation by completing the declaration on the donation form. More information can be found on the HM Revenue and Customs website.

Regular giving
A standing order, whether monthly, yearly, large or small is easy to set up and there is no set number of payments.

Online donation
A donation option is available on our online membership subscription form at the point of application or renewal, or when you register for a Society meeting. You can also make a one-off donation at Online Ben Fund Donation. Members are required to login to donate. Non-Members are required to create a web sign-up account.

Cheque donation
Donations by cheque should be made payable to The Benevolent Fund of The Physiological Society.

Bequest
A bequest in favour of the Benevolent Fund is another way to contribute, all you need to do is complete a donation form.

Contact details
For for further information please contact benfund@physoc.org or 020 7269 5710.

The Benevolent Fund of The Physiological Society is a registered charity (No. 272800).

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Benevolent Fund donation form