British Sleep Society

The BSS promotes all matters relating to sleep medicine and education to professionals involved in the field. Two influential scientific meetings are run annually.

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Activities & Mission

The BSS promotes all matters relating to sleep medicine and education to professionals involved in the field. Two influential scientific meetings are run annually.

Grants

British Sleep Society makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to: individuals
Total spending (2025): £96,010; Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps: children and young people, elderly people and people with disabilities
What it supports: education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives and disability

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.

Country

Northern Ireland Scotland

Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£36,658

Latest Expenditure

£96,010

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 15.8%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 100.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 0.0%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £21,515

Charitable Activities £491,345

Other Trading £950

Investments £157

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £81,358

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 2025.

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.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£36,658	£96,010				0 / 0
2024	£255,291	£424,566				0 / 0
2023	£513,967	£81,358	£81,358	£586,850	£0	0 / 0
2022	£71,190	£47,318				0 / 0
2021	£20,709	£31,187				0 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about British Sleep Society

What does British Sleep Society do?

The BSS promotes all matters relating to sleep medicine and education to professionals involved in the field. Two influential scientific meetings are run annually.

How much income did British Sleep Society report in 2025?

British Sleep Society reported total income of £37k and reported expenditure of £96k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was British Sleep Society registered as a charity?

British Sleep Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 March 1992 as charity number 1009880. It has been registered for 34 years.

Who runs British Sleep Society?

British Sleep Society is governed by a board of 4 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does British Sleep Society operate?

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

Is British Sleep Society a registered charity?

Yes — British Sleep Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1009880.