Bjs Foundation
Also known as: Bjs Society Limited, The British Journal of Surgery Society Limited
The principle objective of the Society is to promote the British Journal of Surgery as Europe's leading surgical journal and to support its affiliated surgical associations in Europe in promoting and advancing the practice of surgery by providing research and editorial bursaries, invited lectureships, surgical prizes and general support of surgical meetings across Europe.
Activities & Mission
The principle objective of the Society is to promote the British Journal of Surgery as Europe's leading surgical journal and to support its affiliated surgical associations in Europe in promoting and advancing the practice of surgery by providing research and editorial bursaries, invited lectureships, surgical prizes and general support of surgical meetings across Europe.
Grants
Bjs Foundation makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £941,956
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities and other defined groups
- What it supports
- education and training and the advancement of health or the saving of lives
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 53% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 260). How is this calculated?
Higher than 61% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 12% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £987,768 | £941,956 | £927,776 | £5,765,826 | £5,765,826 | 0 / 0 |
| 2024 | £601,947 | £667,969 | £653,653 | £5,875,293 | £5,875,293 | 0 / 0 |
| 2023 | £577,675 | £606,750 | £593,650 | £5,722,911 | £5,722,911 | 0 / 29 |
| 2022 | £511,338 | £489,329 | £477,066 | £5,475,322 | £0 | 0 / 0 |
| 2021 | £483,437 | £313,008 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Bjs Foundation
What does Bjs Foundation do?
The principle objective of the Society is to promote the British Journal of Surgery as Europe's leading surgical journal and to support its affiliated surgical associations in Europe in promoting and advancing the practice of surgery by providing research and editorial bursaries, invited lectureships, surgical prizes and general support of surgical meetings across Europe.
How much income did Bjs Foundation report in 2025?
Bjs Foundation reported total income of £988k and reported expenditure of £942k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Bjs Foundation?
Bjs Foundation has a program ratio of 93.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 53% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 260 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Bjs Foundation registered as a charity?
Bjs Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 May 1976 as charity number 271326. It has been registered for 50 years.
Who runs Bjs Foundation?
Bjs Foundation is governed by a board of 29 trustees. The chair of trustees is Professor Anders Olof Jonas Bergenfelz. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Bjs Foundation operate?
Bjs Foundation operates across 10 areas, including Australia, Austria, France and 7 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Bjs Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — Bjs Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 271326.
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Trustees
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Also Known As
- Bjs Society Limited
- The British Journal of Surgery Society Limited
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated