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The British Hernia Society

We run educational events, including courses and conferences, about the management of hernias for healthcare professionals. We also provide online information for healthcare professionals, the public and patients on hernias and their management. We are developing and registry to collect information on hernia surgery in the UK.

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Activities & Mission

We run educational events, including courses and conferences, about the management of hernias for healthcare professionals. We also provide online information for healthcare professionals, the public and patients on hernias and their management. We are developing and registry to collect information on hernia surgery in the UK.

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
£17,500
Latest Expenditure
£23,847

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 136.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 136.3%
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
£17,500
£23,8470 / 25
2024
£17,500
£23,8470 / 25
2023
£61,679
£15,7270 / 26
2022
£230,221
£54,6470 / 14

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The British Hernia Society

What does The British Hernia Society do?

We run educational events, including courses and conferences, about the management of hernias for healthcare professionals. We also provide online information for healthcare professionals, the public and patients on hernias and their management. We are developing and registry to collect information on hernia surgery in the UK.

How much income did The British Hernia Society report in 2025?

The British Hernia Society reported total income of £18k and reported expenditure of £24k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The British Hernia Society registered as a charity?

The British Hernia Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 25 January 2021 as charity number 1193226. It has been registered for 5 years.

Who runs The British Hernia Society?

The British Hernia Society is governed by a board of 14 trustees. The chair of trustees is David Sanders FRCS, MD. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The British Hernia Society operate?

The British Hernia Society operates across 4 areas: Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is The British Hernia Society a registered charity?

Yes — The British Hernia Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1193226.

Details

Address
Manchester University NHS Trust
Manchester Royal Infirmary
Oxford Road
MANCHESTER
M13 9WL
Registration Date
25 January 2021
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5173319
Charity Number
1193226

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Trustees

David Sanders FRCS, MD Chair
David Layfield
Dimitrios Damaskos MSc, FRCS
Dominic Alexander James Slade MBChB FRCS
Dr Asim Ahmad Abbas
Harsha Jayamanne MBBS, FRCS
John Mitchell Findlay FRCS, PhD
Liam Francis Horgan FRSCI FRCS
Nasra Alam MRCS PhD
Oroog Ali FRCSEd
Praminthra Chitsabesan FRCS PhD
Sala Abdalla
Also governs 1 other charity
Srinivas Chintapatla FRCSEd, MS
Tobias Mark Hammond MD FRCS

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