British Menopause Society

Also known as: B M S, Bms

The British Menopause Society is a multi-disciplinary society aimed at the medical profession with membership open to healthcare professionals specialising in post reproductive health.The BMS is dedicated to advancing education in all matters related to post reproductive health through lectures, conferences, meetings, exhibitions, publications, including its journal, Menopause International.

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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

£1,953,555

Latest Expenditure

£1,204,081

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 61.6%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 15% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.0%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 95% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £3,654

Charitable Activities £1,920,342

Other Trading £0

Investments £29,559

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,204,081

Raising Funds £0

Governance £0

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.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

The Commission record shows these related events on the register:

Asset transfer in in 2025 — Women's Health Concern Limited (organisation 279651)
Asset transfer in in 2019 — Society for the Study of Androgen Deficiency (the Andropause Society) (organisation 3982259)

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£1,953,555	£1,204,081	£1,204,081	£1,947,305	£1,947,305	8 / 0
2023	£1,243,589	£922,209	£922,209	£1,196,385	£1,196,385	8 / 0
2022	£962,502	£628,403	£222,462	£875,005	£875,005	7 / 0
2021	£721,816	£420,362	£107,260	£540,906	£540,906	6 / 0
2020	£334,049	£325,760				0 / 1

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about British Menopause Society

What does British Menopause Society do?

How much income did British Menopause Society report in 2024?

British Menopause Society reported total income of £1.95m and reported expenditure of £1.20m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is British Menopause Society?

British Menopause Society has a program ratio of 61.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 15% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was British Menopause Society registered as a charity?

British Menopause Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 November 1992 as charity number 1015144. It has been registered for 34 years.

Who runs British Menopause Society?

British Menopause Society is governed by a board of 11 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does British Menopause Society operate?

British Menopause Society operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is British Menopause Society a registered charity?

Yes — British Menopause Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1015144.