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British Medical Acupuncture Society

Also known as: B M a S

The BMAS runs acupuncture training courses for healthcare professionals. BMAS was established to stimulate and promote the use and scientific understanding of acupuncture as part of the practice of medicine for the public benefit. It seeks to enhance the education and training of suitably qualified practitioners, and to promote high standards of working practices in acupuncture.

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Activities & Mission

The BMAS runs acupuncture training courses for healthcare professionals. BMAS was established to stimulate and promote the use and scientific understanding of acupuncture as part of the practice of medicine for the public benefit. It seeks to enhance the education and training of suitably qualified practitioners, and to promote high standards of working practices in acupuncture.

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
£436,866
Latest Expenditure
£456,692

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 74.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 89.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 11.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0
Charitable Activities £302,770
Other Trading £0
Investments £7,311
Other Income £205,718

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £385,204
Raising Funds £45,023
Governance £4,500
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
£436,866
£456,6920 / 0
2023
£515,799
£430,227£385,204£1,256,518£1,197,4626 / 0
2022
£479,695
£427,9630 / 0
2021
£437,474
£343,3660 / 0
2020
£384,317
£403,8530 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about British Medical Acupuncture Society

What does British Medical Acupuncture Society do?

The BMAS runs acupuncture training courses for healthcare professionals. BMAS was established to stimulate and promote the use and scientific understanding of acupuncture as part of the practice of medicine for the public benefit. It seeks to enhance the education and training of suitably qualified practitioners, and to promote high standards of working practices in acupuncture.

How much income did British Medical Acupuncture Society report in 2024?

British Medical Acupuncture Society reported total income of £437k and reported expenditure of £457k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was British Medical Acupuncture Society registered as a charity?

British Medical Acupuncture Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 September 1996 as charity number 1057942. It has been registered for 30 years.

Who runs British Medical Acupuncture Society?

British Medical Acupuncture Society is governed by a board of 10 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does British Medical Acupuncture Society operate?

British Medical Acupuncture Society operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is British Medical Acupuncture Society a registered charity?

Yes — British Medical Acupuncture Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1057942.

Details

Address
BRITISH MEDICAL ACUPUNCTURE SOCIETY
ROYAL LONDON HOSPITAL FOR
INTEGRATED MEDICINE
60 GREAT ORMOND STREET
LONDON
WC1N 3HR
Registration Date
10 September 1996
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1057942
Charity Number
1057942

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Trustees

Donnchadh Lawler
Dr Affifah Farrukh
Dr Amit Kumar
Dr Elaine Ying Kwan Cheung
Dr Federico Campos
Dr Mehrdad Bordbar Amirian
Dr Polly May Keep
Dr Roop Mann
Hassane Charafeddine
Sean Julian Gilchrist

Also Known As

  • B M a S

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
30 July 2026
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