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.
Activities & Mission
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.
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 14% of UK Research charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 356). How is this calculated?
Higher than 38% of UK Research charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 43% of UK Research charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
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?
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.
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.
How efficient is BMA Foundation?
BMA Foundation has a program ratio of 58.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 14% of UK Research charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 356 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
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.
Details
B M A HOUSE
TAVISTOCK SQUARE
LONDON
WC1H 9JP
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