The British Society For Surgery Of The Hand
The principal activity is the dissemination of information as it relates to the Specialty, leading and guiding professional practice, forming a governing body, defining professional competency, promoting continuing professional development and stimulating and supporting research.
Activities & Mission
The principal activity is the dissemination of information as it relates to the Specialty, leading and guiding professional practice, forming a governing body, defining professional competency, promoting continuing professional development and stimulating and supporting research.
Grants
The British Society For Surgery Of The Hand makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £1,185,191
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- other defined groups
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes, education and training and the advancement of health or the saving of lives
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 57% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 385). How is this calculated?
Higher than 75% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 51% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £1,254,103 | £1,185,191 | £1,177,525 | £2,162,862 | £2,162,862 | 10 / 150 |
| 2024 | £1,375,978 | £1,536,992 | £1,519,541 | £2,042,245 | £2,042,245 | 9 / 150 |
| 2023 | £1,214,525 | £1,309,748 | £1,291,945 | £2,095,218 | £2,095,218 | 8 / 133 |
| 2022 | £855,555 | £967,076 | £957,029 | £2,320,020 | £2,320,020 | 8 / 117 |
| 2021 | £904,249 | £864,877 | £847,976 | £2,480,766 | £2,480,766 | 8 / 150 |
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Frequently asked questions about The British Society For Surgery Of The Hand
What does The British Society For Surgery Of The Hand do?
The principal activity is the dissemination of information as it relates to the Specialty, leading and guiding professional practice, forming a governing body, defining professional competency, promoting continuing professional development and stimulating and supporting research.
How much income did The British Society For Surgery Of The Hand report in 2025?
The British Society For Surgery Of The Hand reported total income of £1.25m and reported expenditure of £1.19m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The British Society For Surgery Of The Hand?
The British Society For Surgery Of The Hand has a program ratio of 93.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 57% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 385 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The British Society For Surgery Of The Hand registered as a charity?
The British Society For Surgery Of The Hand was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 August 1975 as charity number 268396. It has been registered for 51 years.
Who runs The British Society For Surgery Of The Hand?
The British Society For Surgery Of The Hand is governed by a board of 16 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The British Society For Surgery Of The Hand operate?
The British Society For Surgery Of The Hand operates across 14 areas, including Bangladesh, Burma, Cambodia and 11 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is The British Society For Surgery Of The Hand a registered charity?
Yes — The British Society For Surgery Of The Hand is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 268396.
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Registry Information
Other notable Health charities
Major UK charities in the same primary sector, drawn from the curated priority cohort.
Trustees
Also governs 2 other charities
Sectors & Classifications
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated