THE INTERNATIONAL CONTINENCE SOCIETY
The advancement of sciences, the promotion of research and the publication of results, concerned with the area of incontinence.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity closed the year with a positive financial position, recording a net incoming fund of £394,611 and consolidated free reserves of £1,228,877. This reserve level is above the trustees' stated policy target of £1,119,689, which is calculated as two years of estimated future operating costs plus a £100,000 contingency. The charity is not dependent on external funding for its continued operation, as it generates significant income from its annual meeting and membership fees.
What the accounts disclose
“One employee earned more than £60,000 during the year.” — page 34
“One employee earned more than £60,000 during the year.” — page 34
“The wholly owned subsidiary Conticom ICS Limited was established to undertake the commercial trading activities of the Charity.” — page 6
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)
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
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £952k | £590k |
| 31/12/2023 | £358k | £545k |
| 31/12/2022 | £761k | £943k |
| 31/12/2021 | £325k | £365k |
| 31/12/2020 | £285k | £407k |
Common questions
Is THE INTERNATIONAL CONTINENCE SOCIETY financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity closed the year with a positive financial position, recording a net incoming fund of £394,611 and consolidated free reserves of £1,228,877. This reserve level is above the trustees' stated policy target of £1,119,689, which is calculated as two years of estimated future operating costs plus a £100,000 contingency. The charity is not dependent on external funding for its continued operation, as it generates significant income from its annual meeting and membership fees. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of THE INTERNATIONAL CONTINENCE SOCIETY earn?
Per its FY2024 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £60,001 - £70,000 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| ARDONAGH COMMUNITY TRUST | 1 | £5k |
| THE DANSON FOUNDATION | 1 | £3k |
| THE GEORGE CADBURY TRUST (GEORGE HENRY T AND LAURENCE J CADBURY SECTIONS) | 1 | £3k |
| RESTORE OUR PLANET | 1 | £0 |
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- Association for Continence Professionals
- THE INTENSIVE CARE SOCIETY
- THE INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE OF DERMATOLOGICAL SOCIETIES
- THE INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF ANTIMICROBIAL CHEMOTHERAPY
- THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HYDROLOGICAL SCIENCES LIMITED
- INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT LIMITED
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE INTERNATIONAL CONTINENCE SOCIETY | £952k | £60,001 - £70,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Association for Continence Professionals | £183k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE INTENSIVE CARE SOCIETY | £2.0m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| THE INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE OF DERMATOLOGICAL SOCIETIES | £5.1m | £100,001 - £110,000 | 2 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF ANTIMICROBIAL CHEMOTHERAPY | £335k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HYDROLOGICAL SCIENCES LIMITED | £253k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |