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The British Medical Ultrasound Society

Also known as: B M U S

BMUS works to advance the science and application of ultrasound in medicine, and to provide education, guidance and information for its members and the public.

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Activities & Mission

BMUS works to advance the science and application of ultrasound in medicine, and to provide education, guidance and information for its members and the public.

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
£634,765
Latest Expenditure
£607,408

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 94.2%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 66% of UK Research charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 273). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 98.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 61% of UK Research charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 2.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 69% 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 £163,789
Charitable Activities £449,078
Other Trading £0
Investments £8,589
Other Income £13,309

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £597,674
Raising Funds £9,734
Governance £3,250
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 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£634,765
£607,408£597,674£493,327£493,3276 / 140
2024
£622,229
£543,659£536,057£462,546£462,5466 / 200
2023
£535,656
£523,151£515,972£379,281£379,2816 / 30
2022
£268,379
£277,7100 / 45
2021
£168,435
£201,3790 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The British Medical Ultrasound Society

What does The British Medical Ultrasound Society do?

BMUS works to advance the science and application of ultrasound in medicine, and to provide education, guidance and information for its members and the public.

How much income did The British Medical Ultrasound Society report in 2025?

The British Medical Ultrasound Society reported total income of £635k and reported expenditure of £607k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The British Medical Ultrasound Society?

The British Medical Ultrasound Society has a program ratio of 94.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 66% 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 Medical Ultrasound Society registered as a charity?

The British Medical Ultrasound Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 June 1984 as charity number 289541. It has been registered for 42 years.

Who runs The British Medical Ultrasound Society?

The British Medical Ultrasound Society 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 Medical Ultrasound Society operate?

The British Medical Ultrasound Society operates across 3 areas: Ireland, Northern Ireland and Scotland.

Is The British Medical Ultrasound Society a registered charity?

Yes — The British Medical Ultrasound Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 289541.

Details

Address
THE BRITISH MEDICAL ULTRASOUND
SOCIETY
27 OLD GLOUCESTER STREET
LONDON
WC1N 3AX
Website
www.bmus.org
Registration Date
5 June 1984
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
289541
Charity Number
289541

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Trustees

Andrew Lee
Catherine Kirkpatrick
Colin Griffin
Dr Anmol Mohsin Gangi
Dr James Ross McLaughlan
Dr Jeannette Kraft
Dr Peter Cantin
Dr Prashant Verma
Dr Robert Jarman
Morag Stout
Ruth Reeve
Stephen Moore

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • B M U S

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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