# The Institute of Sports and Exercise Medicine

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 313301 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/313301)
- Company number: 00856222
- Website: https://www.fsem.co.uk
- Latest income: £0; spending £150
- What it funds: Education / training, Health / saving of lives
- Who it helps: Other defined groups, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Sponsors or undertakes research
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales
- Other names: The Institute of Sports Medicine (previous); The Institute of Sports Medicine Limited (previous)
- Trustees: 9
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/institute-of-sports-and-exercise-medicine

The ISEM has recently become the research arm of the Faculty of Sport & Exercise Medicine (FSEM) with a remit to raise funds for research into SEM.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Aug 2022 | £0 | £150 | not filed |
| 6 Aug 2021 | £0 | £150 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> 1) to promote the scientific approach to the study of fitness and the treatment of Sports injuries.2) to initiate, encourage, support and carry out research and investigation into the methods of promotion of fitness and health in sportsmen and the causes of departure therefrom.(for further details see clause 3 of memorandum).

## What it funds

The Institute of Sports and Exercise Medicine is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and health / saving of lives for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and sponsors or undertakes research. In its latest reported year The Institute of Sports and Exercise Medicine reported income of £0 and spending of £150. Over its last 2 reported years, to 6 Aug 2022, it spent £300 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Institute of Sports and Exercise Medicine in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (fsem.co.uk) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is The Institute of Sports and Exercise Medicine open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Institute of Sports and Exercise Medicine is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does The Institute of Sports and Exercise Medicine fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.

### Does The Institute of Sports and Exercise Medicine give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Institute of Sports and Exercise Medicine makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does The Institute of Sports and Exercise Medicine give each year?

The register does not break out The Institute of Sports and Exercise Medicine's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 6 Aug 2022 was £150. Over its last 2 reported years its spending averaged £150 a year.

### How large is The Institute of Sports and Exercise Medicine?

In its latest reported year The Institute of Sports and Exercise Medicine reported income of £0 and spending of £150.


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