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The British Orthodontic Society

Also known as: Bos

Offer reliable information on orthodontics for patients, public and health authorities through publications, website, and media.Provide professional education for orthodontists through Conferences and Meetings.Advance knowledge by funding orthodontic research through the BOS Foundation, Clinical Audit and Awards programmes, and publishing the Journal of Orthodontics.

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Activities & Mission

Offer reliable information on orthodontics for patients, public and health authorities through publications, website, and media.Provide professional education for orthodontists through Conferences and Meetings.Advance knowledge by funding orthodontic research through the BOS Foundation, Clinical Audit and Awards programmes, and publishing the Journal of Orthodontics.

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
£1,621,977
Latest Expenditure
£1,783,396

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 109.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 91% 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 5.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 48% 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 £13,147
Charitable Activities £1,563,731
Other Trading £0
Investments £45,099
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,783,318
Raising Funds £78
Governance £98,605
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
£1,621,977
£1,783,396£1,783,318£2,184,452£970,7185 / 125
2023
£1,754,598
£1,909,024£1,908,988£2,215,825£1,076,2763 / 125
2022
£1,360,993
£1,756,074£1,756,040£2,716,792£2,716,7923 / 50
2021
£1,178,066
£1,349,758£1,349,677£3,381,238£3,381,2383 / 50
2020
£753,040
£899,332£892,244£3,352,055£2,771,5113 / 50

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The British Orthodontic Society

What does The British Orthodontic Society do?

Offer reliable information on orthodontics for patients, public and health authorities through publications, website, and media.Provide professional education for orthodontists through Conferences and Meetings.Advance knowledge by funding orthodontic research through the BOS Foundation, Clinical Audit and Awards programmes, and publishing the Journal of Orthodontics.

How much income did The British Orthodontic Society report in 2024?

The British Orthodontic Society reported total income of £1.62m and reported expenditure of £1.78m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The British Orthodontic Society?

The British Orthodontic Society has a program ratio of 109.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 91% 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 Orthodontic Society registered as a charity?

The British Orthodontic Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 January 1999 as charity number 1073464. It has been registered for 27 years.

Who runs The British Orthodontic Society?

The British Orthodontic Society is governed by a board of 11 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The British Orthodontic Society operate?

The British Orthodontic Society operates across 2 areas: Northern Ireland and Scotland.

Is The British Orthodontic Society a registered charity?

Yes — The British Orthodontic Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1073464.

Details

Address
Royal College Of Surgeons Of Englan
38-43 Lincoln's Inn Fields
LONDON
WC2A 3PE
Registration Date
22 January 1999
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3954063
Charity Number
1073464

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Trustees

Claire Bates
Dr Nigel Adrian Fox
Dr Nikki Atack
Faiza Lewis
Hayley Llandro
Hemendra Shah
Matthew John Clover Dr
Peter Mossey Professor
Robert Lawson
Simon Mark Watkinson
Stephen Chadwick Dr

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Bos

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
14 May 2026
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