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British Skin Foundation

Also known as: The British Skin Foundation, Bsf

THE BRITISH SKIN FOUNDATION RAISES FUNDS TO SUPPORT SKIN DISEASE RESEARCH PROJECTS AS WELL AS SEEKING TO INFORM THE PUBLIC ABOUT SKIN HEALTH ISSUES THROUGH THE MEDIA, LITERATURE AND EVENTS.The British Skin Foundation (previous charity number: 313865), is now a Charitable Incorporated Company with the registered charity number 1171373.

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Activities & Mission

THE BRITISH SKIN FOUNDATION RAISES FUNDS TO SUPPORT SKIN DISEASE RESEARCH PROJECTS AS WELL AS SEEKING TO INFORM THE PUBLIC ABOUT SKIN HEALTH ISSUES THROUGH THE MEDIA, LITERATURE AND EVENTS.The British Skin Foundation (previous charity number: 313865), is now a Charitable Incorporated Company with the registered charity number 1171373.

Grants

British Skin Foundation is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
organisations
Grants paid (2025)
£1,019,875
Who it helps
the general public
What it supports
the advancement of health or the saving of lives

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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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
£1,574,022
Latest Expenditure
£1,716,982

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 100.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 91.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 2.9%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,238,595
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £307,850
Investments £27,577
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,577,981
Raising Funds £32,811
Governance £17,003
Grants to Institutions £1,019,875
Other Expenditure £106,190

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£1,574,022
£1,716,982£1,577,981£3,992,583£250,0008 / 66
2024
£2,004,046
£1,547,496£1,405,049£4,121,174£250,0008 / 23
2023
£1,856,500
£1,153,832£1,052,829£3,656,912£250,0008 / 0
2022
£1,329,178
£1,051,391£962,612£2,948,751£250,0007 / 0
2021
£1,052,918
£1,175,649£1,071,343£2,685,995£250,0006 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about British Skin Foundation

What does British Skin Foundation do?

THE BRITISH SKIN FOUNDATION RAISES FUNDS TO SUPPORT SKIN DISEASE RESEARCH PROJECTS AS WELL AS SEEKING TO INFORM THE PUBLIC ABOUT SKIN HEALTH ISSUES THROUGH THE MEDIA, LITERATURE AND EVENTS.The British Skin Foundation (previous charity number: 313865), is now a Charitable Incorporated Company with the registered charity number 1171373.

How much income did British Skin Foundation report in 2025?

British Skin Foundation reported total income of £1.57m and reported expenditure of £1.72m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was British Skin Foundation registered as a charity?

British Skin Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 30 January 2017 as charity number 1171373. It has been registered for 9 years.

Who runs British Skin Foundation?

British Skin Foundation is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is ESRA ERKAL. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does British Skin Foundation operate?

British Skin Foundation operates across 4 areas: Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is British Skin Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — British Skin Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1171373.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
30 January 2017
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5084321
Charity Number
1171373

Trustees

ESRA ERKAL Chair
Dr Bav Shergill
Dr Conal Perrett
Dr Neil Rajan
Dr Yvonne Burne OBE
Emma Kohring
James Stalley
Julia Barcoe Thompson
Professor Christopher Bunker

Also Known As

  • The British Skin Foundation
  • Bsf

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