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British Society For Rheumatology

Also known as: Bsr

The charity's principal activity is the advancement of education, research and training of the multidisciplinary team; the development of clinical and scientific knowledge about arthritis, musculoskeletal and autoimmune rheumatic conditions; andthe advancement of health by the improvement of standards of clinical care in paediatric, adolescent and adult rheumatology.

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Activities & Mission

The charity's principal activity is the advancement of education, research and training of the multidisciplinary team; the development of clinical and scientific knowledge about arthritis, musculoskeletal and autoimmune rheumatic conditions; andthe advancement of health by the improvement of standards of clinical care in paediatric, adolescent and adult rheumatology.

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
£4,840,317
Latest Expenditure
£5,467,181

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 100.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 72% of UK Research charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 356). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 89.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 36% of UK Research charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 1.9%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 68% of UK Research 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 £1,489
Charitable Activities £3,524,207
Other Trading £1,085,663
Investments £228,958
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £4,883,486
Raising Funds £0
Governance £101,296
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £583,695

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
£4,840,317
£5,467,181£4,883,486£11,474,390£8,550,92540 / 50
2023
£4,835,362
£6,066,399£2,756,425£11,819,506£8,851,00040 / 0
2022
£5,435,467
£5,327,818£4,851,115£12,737,742£10,671,85934 / 200
2021
£4,895,597
£4,132,925£3,962,282£13,116,646£11,527,03738 / 75
2020
£3,630,159
£3,967,263£3,799,454£11,527,037£8,599,71626 / 70

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about British Society For Rheumatology

What does British Society For Rheumatology do?

The charity's principal activity is the advancement of education, research and training of the multidisciplinary team; the development of clinical and scientific knowledge about arthritis, musculoskeletal and autoimmune rheumatic conditions; andthe advancement of health by the improvement of standards of clinical care in paediatric, adolescent and adult rheumatology.

How much income did British Society For Rheumatology report in 2024?

British Society For Rheumatology reported total income of £4.84m and reported expenditure of £5.47m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is British Society For Rheumatology?

British Society For Rheumatology has a program ratio of 100.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 72% of UK Research charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 356 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was British Society For Rheumatology registered as a charity?

British Society For Rheumatology was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 31 December 1997 as charity number 1067124. It has been registered for 29 years.

Who runs British Society For Rheumatology?

British Society For Rheumatology is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr Joanna Mary Ledingham. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does British Society For Rheumatology operate?

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

Is British Society For Rheumatology a registered charity?

Yes — British Society For Rheumatology is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1067124.

Details

Address
BRITISH SOCIETY FOR RHEUMATOLOGY
18-20 BRIDE LANE
LONDON
EC4Y 8EE
Registration Date
31 December 1997
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3946595
Charity Number
1067124

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Trustees

Dr Joanna Mary Ledingham Chair
Caroline Chivers
Dr Anastasia-Vasiliki Madenidou
Dr Elizabeth Murphy
Dr Jacqueline Georgina Clinch
Dr Spencer Ian Ellis
Nicholas David Jonathan Samuels
Professor Sarah Jayne Ryan
William Gregory
William John Hiscocks
Also governs 2 other charities

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Bsr

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