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Royal Osteoporosis Society

Also known as: National Osteoporosis Society, Nos, Ros

Our vision is a future without osteoporosis. We will: Improve the nation's bone health and prevent osteoporosis; Influence healthcare professionals to deliver high quality healthcare so that people are assessed & treated earlier; Provide the best information, support & services to help people with osteoporosis live well; Drive research and development of new treatments that will beat osteoporosis

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Activities & Mission

Our vision is a future without osteoporosis. We will: Improve the nation's bone health and prevent osteoporosis; Influence healthcare professionals to deliver high quality healthcare so that people are assessed & treated earlier; Provide the best information, support & services to help people with osteoporosis live well; Drive research and development of new treatments that will beat osteoporosis

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.

Show all 6 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£5,282,597
Latest Expenditure
£5,759,486

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 77.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 71.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 29.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £5,038,195
Charitable Activities £115,898
Other Trading £79,651
Investments £48,853
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £4,113,730
Raising Funds £1,645,756
Governance £26,286
Grants to Institutions £10,000
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
£5,282,597
£5,759,486£4,113,730£4,727,260£4,205,09855 / 449
2023
£4,757,259
£5,414,339£4,077,806£4,980,367£3,760,91449 / 446
2022
£4,668,169
£4,774,101£3,724,538£5,278,962£3,521,20549 / 500
2021
£4,288,882
£3,927,009£3,070,401£5,628,566£1,832,90338 / 500
2020
£5,401,708
£3,735,782£3,059,780£6,026,431£2,773,68848 / 500

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Royal Osteoporosis Society

What does Royal Osteoporosis Society do?

Our vision is a future without osteoporosis. We will: Improve the nation's bone health and prevent osteoporosis; Influence healthcare professionals to deliver high quality healthcare so that people are assessed & treated earlier; Provide the best information, support & services to help people with osteoporosis live well; Drive research and development of new treatments that will beat osteoporosis

How much income did Royal Osteoporosis Society report in 2024?

Royal Osteoporosis Society reported total income of £5.28m and reported expenditure of £5.76m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Royal Osteoporosis Society registered as a charity?

Royal Osteoporosis Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 March 2004 as charity number 1102712. It has been registered for 22 years.

Who runs Royal Osteoporosis Society?

Royal Osteoporosis Society is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Professor Neil Gittoes. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Royal Osteoporosis Society operate?

Royal Osteoporosis Society operates across 6 areas, including Guernsey, Isle Of Man, Jersey and 3 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Royal Osteoporosis Society a registered charity?

Yes — Royal Osteoporosis Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1102712.

Details

Address
St James House
The Square
Lower Bristol Road
Bath
BA2 3BH
Registration Date
18 March 2004
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4006489
Charity Number
1102712

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Trustees

Professor Neil Gittoes Chair
Dame Barbara Mary Frost
Dr Gurjit Bhogal
Dr Nicola Frances Anne Peel
Ian Stuart Cooper
Also governs 1 other charity
James Duncan Hammond Abbott
Judith Ann Lyons
Also governs 1 other charity
Paul Herbert
Richard Darch
Teresa Hicks

Also Known As

  • National Osteoporosis Society
  • Nos
  • Ros

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14 May 2026
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