BRITISH SOCIETY FOR RHEUMATOLOGY
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £251,804 for the year ended 31 December 2025, with total income of £5,398,515 and expenditure of £5,033,231. The trustees confirm that free reserves of £8,737,405 exceed the stated policy target of £3.4m, and the auditors found no material uncertainties regarding the organization's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The total remuneration of key management personnel of the Charity was £353k (2024: £340k).” — page 40
“The total remuneration of key management personnel of the Charity was £353k (2024: £340k).” — page 40
“The Society’s reserves policy is to hold a minimum of £3.4m (plus RPI) in free reserves to cover liabilities in the event of the Charity ceasing its operation.” — page 20
“During the year, 1 trustee received £35,243 remuneration for services to the charity (2024: £58,920 for 2 trustees). The payment was made to the Trustees employer as compensation for their time via a Memoranda of Understanding.” — page 40
“In addition, the Society reimbursed Birmingham Women’s and Children’s Hospital NHS Foundation Trust for the period 1 January 2025 – 31 December 2025 for the services provided by Dr Penny Davis as Vice-President Paediatric and Adolescent Rheumatology. Dr Davis is not a trustee of the Society.” — page 6
“The accounts consolidate the financial statements of the British Society for Rheumatology and its wholly owned subsidiary, BSR Enterprises Ltd, on a line-by-line basis.” — page 29
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 03470316
- Trading subsidiary: BSR ENTERPRISES LIMITED Companies House 11706829
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Sarah Campbell — Chief Executive
- Jessica Badley — Chief Operating Officer
- Neil Walsh — Director of Marcomms, Events, Education & Membership
- Ella Jackson — Director of Practice & Quality
- Caroline Chivers — Treasurer and Lay Trustee
- Jo Ledingham — President
- Will Gregory — Vice President
Funders the charity credits
- Lilly UK
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (14/01/2016)
- Received assets from another charity (09/05/2013)
Trustees
- Dr Joanna Mary Ledinghamchair
- Caroline Chivers
- Dr Anastasia-Vasiliki Madenidou
- Dr Elizabeth Murphy
- Dr Jacqueline Georgina Clinch
- Dr Spencer Ian Ellis
- Nicholas David Jonathan Samuels
- Patricia Jane Cornell
- Professor Sarah Jayne Ryan
- William Gregory
- William John Hiscocks
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £5.4m | £5.0m |
| 31/12/2024 | £4.8m | £5.5m |
| 31/12/2023 | £4.8m | £6.1m |
| 31/12/2022 | £5.4m | £5.3m |
| 31/12/2021 | £4.9m | £4.1m |
Common questions
Is BRITISH SOCIETY FOR RHEUMATOLOGY financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £251,804 for the year ended 31 December 2025, with total income of £5,398,515 and expenditure of £5,033,231. The trustees confirm that free reserves of £8,737,405 exceed the stated policy target of £3.4m, and the auditors found no material uncertainties regarding the organization's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Moore Kingston Smith LLP.
What does the highest-paid employee of BRITISH SOCIETY FOR RHEUMATOLOGY earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £250,001 - £260,000 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE LIDBURY FAMILY TRUST | 1 | £61k |
| E B M CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £50k |
| Arthritis UK | 1 | £50k |
| THE REVERE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £30k |
| THE EVELYN TRUST | 1 | £27k |
| PEACOCK CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £24k |
| PETER HARRISON FOUNDATION | 1 | £20k |
| SIR SAMUEL SCOTT OF YEWS TRUST | 1 | £15k |