BMA Foundation

The BMA Foundation is an independent charity that awards funds to encourage and further medical research. Our mission is to support medical students, doctors and scientists in their research aims and help pioneer medical research.Each year, research grants are awarded to medical students, research scientists and doctors, all funded by generous past bequests.

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Activities & Mission

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.

Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£1,250,722

Latest Expenditure

£806,309

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 58.4%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 90.6%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 7.8%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £215,760

Charitable Activities £0

Other Trading £0

Investments £1,034,962

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £730,589

Raising Funds £58,320

Governance £4,680

Grants to Institutions £536,627

Other Expenditure £17,400

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

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

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£1,250,722	£806,309	£730,589	£25,078,270	£25,078,270	0 / 0
2023	£1,165,611	£1,073,063	£1,011,313	£24,793,013	£7,789,866	0 / 0
2022	£1,181,510	£1,040,229	£1,005,536	£23,298,885	£17,733,059	0 / 0
2021	£2,845,752	£1,037,263	£1,008,023	£25,725,162	£19,611,628	0 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about BMA Foundation

What does BMA Foundation do?

How much income did BMA Foundation report in 2024?

BMA Foundation reported total income of £1.25m and reported expenditure of £806k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was BMA Foundation registered as a charity?

BMA Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 December 2020 as charity number 1192733. It has been registered for 6 years.

Who runs BMA Foundation?

BMA Foundation is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does BMA Foundation operate?

BMA Foundation operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is BMA Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — BMA Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1192733.