British Foundation For International Reconstructive Surgery And Training
Also known as: Bfirst
BFIRST trains surgeons working in the poorest countries in the world to enable them to undertake reconstructive Plastic Surgery, releasing children and adults from the state of poverty and destitution associated with disability and deformity, awards Fellowships to overseas doctors to study reconstructive surgery abroad and provides resources for local departments to support reconstructive surgery
Activities & Mission
BFIRST trains surgeons working in the poorest countries in the world to enable them to undertake reconstructive Plastic Surgery, releasing children and adults from the state of poverty and destitution associated with disability and deformity, awards Fellowships to overseas doctors to study reconstructive surgery abroad and provides resources for local departments to support reconstructive surgery
Grants
British Foundation For International Reconstructive Surgery And Training makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £302,608
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities, other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public
- What it supports
- education and training and the advancement of health or the saving of lives
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Financial Information
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
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| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £151,372 | £302,608 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £378,586 | £336,516 | 0 / 20 | |||
| 2023 | £112,952 | £91,245 | 0 / 20 | |||
| 2022 | £70,799 | £72,996 | 0 / 20 | |||
| 2021 | £284,156 | £26,104 | 0 / 20 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about British Foundation For International Reconstructive Surgery And Training
What does British Foundation For International Reconstructive Surgery And Training do?
BFIRST trains surgeons working in the poorest countries in the world to enable them to undertake reconstructive Plastic Surgery, releasing children and adults from the state of poverty and destitution associated with disability and deformity, awards Fellowships to overseas doctors to study reconstructive surgery abroad and provides resources for local departments to support reconstructive surgery
How much income did British Foundation For International Reconstructive Surgery And Training report in 2025?
British Foundation For International Reconstructive Surgery And Training reported total income of £151k and reported expenditure of £303k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was British Foundation For International Reconstructive Surgery And Training registered as a charity?
British Foundation For International Reconstructive Surgery And Training was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 October 2013 as charity number 1154315. It has been registered for 13 years.
Who runs British Foundation For International Reconstructive Surgery And Training?
British Foundation For International Reconstructive Surgery And Training is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does British Foundation For International Reconstructive Surgery And Training operate?
British Foundation For International Reconstructive Surgery And Training operates across 8 areas, including Bangladesh, Cambodia, Ethiopia and 5 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is British Foundation For International Reconstructive Surgery And Training a registered charity?
Yes — British Foundation For International Reconstructive Surgery And Training is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1154315.
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Registry Information
Trustees
Also governs 1 other charity
Also Known As
- Bfirst
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
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