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British Obesity And Metabolic Specialist Society

Also known as: The British Obesity and Metabolic Surgery Society, Bomss

BOMSS is a society of surgeons and other health professionals whose educational and research activities provide a valuable trusted resource for patients and promote the highest standards of expert care for those living with severe and complex obesity. As the UK's internationally recognised bariatric society we inform national policy through provision of expert advice to a variety of bodies.

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Activities & Mission

BOMSS is a society of surgeons and other health professionals whose educational and research activities provide a valuable trusted resource for patients and promote the highest standards of expert care for those living with severe and complex obesity. As the UK's internationally recognised bariatric society we inform national policy through provision of expert advice to a variety of bodies.

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
£505,118
Latest Expenditure
£290,901

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 57.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £32,733
Charitable Activities £471,679
Other Trading £0
Investments £0
Other Income £706

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £290,901
Raising Funds £0
Governance £1,384
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
£505,118
£290,901£290,901£926,102£849,9850 / 0
2023
£582,883
£277,430£277,430£711,885£603,5630 / 0
2022
£394,093
£200,9780 / 0
2021
£326,939
£113,6220 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about British Obesity And Metabolic Specialist Society

What does British Obesity And Metabolic Specialist Society do?

BOMSS is a society of surgeons and other health professionals whose educational and research activities provide a valuable trusted resource for patients and promote the highest standards of expert care for those living with severe and complex obesity. As the UK's internationally recognised bariatric society we inform national policy through provision of expert advice to a variety of bodies.

How much income did British Obesity And Metabolic Specialist Society report in 2024?

British Obesity And Metabolic Specialist Society reported total income of £505k and reported expenditure of £291k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was British Obesity And Metabolic Specialist Society registered as a charity?

British Obesity And Metabolic Specialist Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 November 2020 as charity number 1192184. It has been registered for 6 years.

Who runs British Obesity And Metabolic Specialist Society?

British Obesity And Metabolic Specialist Society is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr James Patrick Byrne FRCS. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does British Obesity And Metabolic Specialist Society operate?

British Obesity And Metabolic Specialist Society operates across 4 areas: Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is British Obesity And Metabolic Specialist Society a registered charity?

Yes — British Obesity And Metabolic Specialist Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1192184.

Details

Address
c/o EBS Ltd
Stowe House
St. Chads Road
Lichfield
Staffs
WS13 6TJ
Registration Date
5 November 2020
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5166565
Charity Number
1192184

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Trustees

Dr James Patrick Byrne FRCS Chair
Ahmed Ahmed
Charles Richard Burkewood Welbourn
Chetan Parmar
Omar Khan

Also Known As

  • The British Obesity and Metabolic Surgery Society
  • Bomss

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Register data refreshed
30 July 2026
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