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ALB, Arm’s Length Bodies, Public Bodies, Quangos, Public Servants, Civil Servants

Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA)

Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority is a Executive NDPB sponsored by Department of Health and Social Care. Licensing and inspection of fertility clinics and research projects involving human embryos. Holder and provider of information for the public, patients, donor conceived people and donors. Sets policy framework for fertility issues with its remit and provides information for the public.

Regional Remit

HFEA operates in the UK. Their headquarters are located in London.


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Source: Office for National Statistics licensed under the Open Government Licence v.3.0 Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2025

2023/24 Chair's Name

Julia Chain

Established

1991

Ombudsman

N/A

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Finances

This figure provides an overview of Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority’s income and expenditure during the 2023/24 financial year.

Some ALBs, such as those with Trading Fund status, do not classify their spending data by RDEL, CDEL, and AME and will report £0 for these values.
For more information regarding RDEL, CDEL and AME, please see our analysis of ALB Spending.

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Staffing

The figure below shows the types of staff employed by Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority on 31 March 2024.


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Arms Length Bodies

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