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South West Regional Anaesthesia Group

Also known as: Sowra

SOWRA aims to advance the standards and raise awareness of regional anaesthesia and pain management amongst the general public and medical profession. SOWRA provides a forum for networking for health professionals, provides training and educational activities and supports clinical and basic science research in the field of regional anaesthesia and pain management through research grants.

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Activities & Mission

SOWRA aims to advance the standards and raise awareness of regional anaesthesia and pain management amongst the general public and medical profession. SOWRA provides a forum for networking for health professionals, provides training and educational activities and supports clinical and basic science research in the field of regional anaesthesia and pain management through research grants.

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
£16,096
Latest Expenditure
£6,228

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 38.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 38.7%
Expenditure as % of income

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
£16,096
£6,2280 / 8

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about South West Regional Anaesthesia Group

What does South West Regional Anaesthesia Group do?

SOWRA aims to advance the standards and raise awareness of regional anaesthesia and pain management amongst the general public and medical profession. SOWRA provides a forum for networking for health professionals, provides training and educational activities and supports clinical and basic science research in the field of regional anaesthesia and pain management through research grants.

How much income did South West Regional Anaesthesia Group report in 2025?

South West Regional Anaesthesia Group reported total income of £16k and reported expenditure of £6k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was South West Regional Anaesthesia Group registered as a charity?

South West Regional Anaesthesia Group was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 June 2011 as charity number 1142538. It has been registered for 15 years.

Who runs South West Regional Anaesthesia Group?

South West Regional Anaesthesia Group is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr MATTHEW OLDMAN MBBS. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does South West Regional Anaesthesia Group operate?

South West Regional Anaesthesia Group operates across 3 areas: Cornwall, Devon and Somerset.

Is South West Regional Anaesthesia Group a registered charity?

Yes — South West Regional Anaesthesia Group is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1142538.

Details

Address
Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust
Derriford Hospital
Derriford Road
Derriford
Plymouth
PL6 8DH
Registration Date
22 June 2011
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5008570
Charity Number
1142538

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Trustees

Dr MATTHEW OLDMAN MBBS Chair
Dr IAIN CHRISTIE
Dr Joanna Wilson
Dr Ross Vanstone
Kim Chishti

Also Known As

  • Sowra

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