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The International Continence Society

The advancement of sciences, the promotion of research and the publication of results, concerned with the area of incontinence.

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Activities & Mission

The advancement of sciences, the promotion of research and the publication of results, concerned with the area of incontinence.

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.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£952,131
Latest Expenditure
£589,790

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 61.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 30% of UK Research charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 273). How is this calculated?

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

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

Administrative Ratio 6.7%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 45% 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 £54,855
Charitable Activities £895,732
Other Trading £0
Investments £1,544
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £589,790
Raising Funds £0
Governance £39,230
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.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£952,131
£589,790£589,790£1,228,877£1,228,2774 / 250
2023
£358,223
£544,7300 / 25
2022
£760,527
£943,471£943,471£979,246£962,0249 / 46
2021
£324,537
£365,1500 / 48
2020
£284,562
£407,1280 / 50

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The International Continence Society

What does The International Continence Society do?

The advancement of sciences, the promotion of research and the publication of results, concerned with the area of incontinence.

How much income did The International Continence Society report in 2024?

The International Continence Society reported total income of £952k and reported expenditure of £590k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The International Continence Society?

The International Continence Society has a program ratio of 61.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 30% of UK Research charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 273 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The International Continence Society registered as a charity?

The International Continence Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 30 March 1999 as charity number 1074929. It has been registered for 27 years.

Who runs The International Continence Society?

The International Continence Society is governed by a board of 9 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The International Continence Society operate?

The International Continence Society operates in Bristol City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The International Continence Society a registered charity?

Yes — The International Continence Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1074929.

Details

Address
International Continence Society
48 Corn Street
3rd Floor
Bristol
BS1 1HQ
Website
www.ics.org
Registration Date
30 March 1999
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3954712
Charity Number
1074929

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Trustees

Dr Howard Goldman
Dr Lori Birder
Frances Bridget Bates
Prof Adrian Stuart Wagg
Prof Elisabetta Costantini
Prof Enrico Finazzi Agro
Prof Hidehiro Kakizaki
Prof Maurizio Serati
Prof Tufan Tarcan

Sectors & Classifications

Data & trust

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