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The British Association For The Study Of The Liver

Also known as: Basl

The purpose of the Association is to a) promote research and the exchange of scientific information concerning the liver;b) foster clinical and scientific studies within the UK; c) promote education on liver diseases and their management; d) promote public awareness of liver diseases; e) advise national health authorities regarding all aspects of liver disease, clinical services and research.

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Activities & Mission

The purpose of the Association is to a) promote research and the exchange of scientific information concerning the liver;b) foster clinical and scientific studies within the UK; c) promote education on liver diseases and their management; d) promote public awareness of liver diseases; e) advise national health authorities regarding all aspects of liver disease, clinical services and research.

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
£647,239
Latest Expenditure
£523,182

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 80.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 45% of UK Research charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 273). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Research charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 89% of UK Research charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £4,767
Charitable Activities £639,443
Other Trading £0
Investments £3,029
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £523,182
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 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£647,239
£523,182£523,182£319,313£296,9360 / 0
2023
£533,539
£485,661£485,661£195,256£173,6150 / 0
2022
£397,892
£416,9220 / 0
2021
£223,458
£160,9030 / 0
2020
£156,041
£297,5960 / 20

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The British Association For The Study Of The Liver

What does The British Association For The Study Of The Liver do?

The purpose of the Association is to a) promote research and the exchange of scientific information concerning the liver;b) foster clinical and scientific studies within the UK; c) promote education on liver diseases and their management; d) promote public awareness of liver diseases; e) advise national health authorities regarding all aspects of liver disease, clinical services and research.

How much income did The British Association For The Study Of The Liver report in 2024?

The British Association For The Study Of The Liver reported total income of £647k and reported expenditure of £523k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The British Association For The Study Of The Liver?

The British Association For The Study Of The Liver has a program ratio of 80.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 45% of UK Research charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 273 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The British Association For The Study Of The Liver registered as a charity?

The British Association For The Study Of The Liver was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 October 2004 as charity number 1106320. It has been registered for 22 years.

Who runs The British Association For The Study Of The Liver?

The British Association For The Study Of The Liver is governed by a board of 12 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The British Association For The Study Of The Liver operate?

The British Association For The Study Of The Liver operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is The British Association For The Study Of The Liver a registered charity?

Yes — The British Association For The Study Of The Liver is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1106320.

Details

Address
Stowe House
St. Chad's House
LICHFIELD
Staffordshire
WS13 6TJ
Registration Date
14 October 2004
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4006313
Charity Number
1106320

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Trustees

Dianne Backhouse
Dr Antonio Riva
Dr Benjamin White
Dr Deepak Joshi
Dr Ian Rowe
Dr James Ferguson
Dr Louisa Vine
Dr Ryan Buchanan
Dr Victoria Katherine Snowdon
Dr Vishal Patel
James Alexander Richards
Professor Patrick Kennedy

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Basl

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