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Association Of British Neurologists

Also known as: Abn

The aim of the Association of British Neurologists is to improve the health and well-being of people with neurological disorders by advancing the knowledge and practice of neurology in the British Isles. It also oversees scientific meetings, bursaries to facilitate educational and research visits to developing countries and offers financial and administrative support for ABN trainees.

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Activities & Mission

The aim of the Association of British Neurologists is to improve the health and well-being of people with neurological disorders by advancing the knowledge and practice of neurology in the British Isles. It also oversees scientific meetings, bursaries to facilitate educational and research visits to developing countries and offers financial and administrative support for ABN trainees.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,631,044
Latest Expenditure
£1,519,356

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 65.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 12% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 2063). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 69.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 8% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 30.7%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 6% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £13,785
Charitable Activities £1,093,827
Other Trading £506,392
Investments £17,040
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,060,232
Raising Funds £459,124
Governance £6,567
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£1,631,044
£1,519,356£1,060,232£1,411,308£1,395,5657 / 212
2023
£1,645,953
£2,079,567£2,002,649£1,201,926£1,063,0257 / 175
2022
£1,292,698
£1,371,034£1,337,033£1,593,301£1,412,8845 / 0
2021
£872,083
£706,765£677,272£1,692,535£1,360,3005 / 100
2020
£761,979
£612,288£588,436£1,423,153£1,080,9754 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Association Of British Neurologists

What does Association Of British Neurologists do?

The aim of the Association of British Neurologists is to improve the health and well-being of people with neurological disorders by advancing the knowledge and practice of neurology in the British Isles. It also oversees scientific meetings, bursaries to facilitate educational and research visits to developing countries and offers financial and administrative support for ABN trainees.

How much income did Association Of British Neurologists report in 2024?

Association Of British Neurologists reported total income of £1.63m and reported expenditure of £1.52m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Association Of British Neurologists?

Association Of British Neurologists has a program ratio of 65.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 12% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 2063 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Association Of British Neurologists registered as a charity?

Association Of British Neurologists was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 October 1999 as charity number 1077893. It has been registered for 27 years.

Who runs Association Of British Neurologists?

Association Of British Neurologists is governed by a board of 19 trustees. The chair of trustees is Prof Neil Patrick Robertson. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Association Of British Neurologists operate?

Association Of British Neurologists operates across 3 areas: Ireland, Northern Ireland and Scotland.

Is Association Of British Neurologists a registered charity?

Yes — Association Of British Neurologists is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1077893.

Details

Address
Association of British Neurologists
Ormond House
27 Boswell Street
London
WC1N 3JZ
Registration Date
22 October 1999
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3960808
Charity Number
1077893

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Trustees

Prof Neil Patrick Robertson Chair
Anthony Curl
Dr Aisling Carr
Also governs 1 other charity
Dr Amit Batla
Dr Ann Johnston
Dr Antonella Macerollo
Dr Arani Vireswer
Dr Gillian Elizabeth Stewart
Dr Helen Grote
Dr Krista Farrell
Dr Sean Slaght
Dr Simon Jeremy Stovold Chataway
Dr Sofia Helena Eriksson
Laura Evans
Professor Elizabeth Coulthard
Professor Martin Turner
Professor Michael Peter Lunn
Professor Ruth Dobson
Simon Croall

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Abn

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