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The British Occupational Hygiene Society

Also known as: Bohs

British Occupational Hygiene Society (BOHS), is a professional organisation representing occupational hygienists, promoting awareness of occupational hygiene and the underpinning medical, scientific and engineering issues. It offers qualifications, regulates the profession of occupational hygienists, improves knowledge and understanding through conferences and publications.

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Activities & Mission

British Occupational Hygiene Society (BOHS), is a professional organisation representing occupational hygienists, promoting awareness of occupational hygiene and the underpinning medical, scientific and engineering issues. It offers qualifications, regulates the profession of occupational hygienists, improves knowledge and understanding through conferences and publications.

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
£1,708,242
Latest Expenditure
£1,847,999

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 108.2%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 89% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?

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

Higher than 100% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 12.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 27% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £35,616
Charitable Activities £1,650,564
Other Trading £0
Investments £21,765
Other Income £297

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,847,999
Raising Funds £0
Governance £221,914
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
£1,708,242
£1,847,999£1,847,999£1,114,779£1,114,77920 / 70
2023
£1,517,653
£1,613,642£1,613,642£1,254,536£1,254,53620 / 75
2022
£1,427,957
£1,586,517£1,586,517£1,300,744£1,300,74419 / 70
2021
£1,305,526
£1,276,070£1,276,070£1,504,779£1,504,77919 / 70
2020
£980,439
£1,415,881£1,415,881£1,371,485£1,371,48518 / 72

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The British Occupational Hygiene Society

What does The British Occupational Hygiene Society do?

British Occupational Hygiene Society (BOHS), is a professional organisation representing occupational hygienists, promoting awareness of occupational hygiene and the underpinning medical, scientific and engineering issues. It offers qualifications, regulates the profession of occupational hygienists, improves knowledge and understanding through conferences and publications.

How much income did The British Occupational Hygiene Society report in 2024?

The British Occupational Hygiene Society reported total income of £1.71m and reported expenditure of £1.85m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The British Occupational Hygiene Society?

The British Occupational Hygiene Society has a program ratio of 108.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 89% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The British Occupational Hygiene Society registered as a charity?

The British Occupational Hygiene Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 January 2013 as charity number 1150455. It has been registered for 13 years.

Who runs The British Occupational Hygiene Society?

The British Occupational Hygiene Society is governed by a board of 14 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The British Occupational Hygiene Society operate?

The British Occupational Hygiene Society operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The British Occupational Hygiene Society a registered charity?

Yes — The British Occupational Hygiene Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1150455.

Details

Address
British Occupational Hygiene
Society
Unit 5-6
Melbourne Business Court
Pride Park
DE24 8LZ
Website
www.bohs.org
Registration Date
11 January 2013
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5033972
Charity Number
1150455

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Trustees

Adrian Parris
ALEXANDER GEORGE WILSON
Craig William Hendry
Damien Markus James Eaves
Dr Helen Elizabeth Taylor
Helen Maria Pearson
Jason Sidney Thomas Hodgkiss
Jonathan Grant
Lindsay Michael Betts
Mary Kathleen Cameron
Michael James Robertson
Parmjit Gahir
Susan Lett

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Bohs

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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