BRITISH VETERINARY ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATION
Further education of veterinarians and research into orthopaedic conditions in animals.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The charity reported total income of £237,331 and total expenditure of £230,255 for the year ended 31 December 2024, resulting in a net income of £7,076. Unrestricted reserves increased from £267,773 to £274,849, while the charity maintains a reserve policy target of twelve months of average operating costs. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention regarding the accounts.
What the accounts disclose
“The funds held and managed by the BVOA include a reserve held to cover twelve months of average operating costs.” — page 6
Trustees
- Andrew Phillip Mooreschair
- Andrew Craig
- Dr Alex Belch
- Dr Kate O'Sullivan MRCVS
- Duncan Barnes MRCVS
- Gareth William Harries
- Ian Michael Brumwell Simpson MRCVS
- Simon Ratcliffe MRCVS
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £270k | £237k |
| 31/12/2024 | £237k | £230k |
| 31/12/2023 | £186k | £171k |
| 31/12/2022 | £200k | £179k |
| 31/12/2021 | £129k | £89k |
Common questions
Is BRITISH VETERINARY ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The charity reported total income of £237,331 and total expenditure of £230,255 for the year ended 31 December 2024, resulting in a net income of £7,076. Unrestricted reserves increased from £267,773 to £274,849, while the charity maintains a reserve policy target of twelve months of average operating costs. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention regarding the accounts. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| MARJORIE COOTE ANIMAL CHARITY TRUST | 2 | £6k |
| THE ROSE ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST CIO | 1 | £30k |
| THE PRIMROSE TRUST | 1 | £30k |
| RUTH SMART FOUNDATION | 1 | £24k |
| SYLVANUS CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £17k |
| THE REED FOUNDATION | 1 | £13k |
| THE JEAN SAINSBURY ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST | 1 | £10k |
| M J CAMP CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £7k |
Charities like this
- BRITISH ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATION
- BEVA LIMITED
- THE ROYAL VETERINARY COLLEGE ANIMAL CARE TRUST
- ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS BURY OLDHAM AND DISTRICT BRANCH
- ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS BOURNEMOUTH, NEW FOREST AND DISTRICT BRANCH
- BRITISH SMALL ANIMAL VETERINARY ASSOCIATION
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRITISH VETERINARY ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATION | £270k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BRITISH ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATION | £3.2m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| BEVA LIMITED | £2.7m | £100,001 - £110,000 | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE ROYAL VETERINARY COLLEGE ANIMAL CARE TRUST | £1.3m | £60,001 - £70,000 | 1 | above | — | no doubt |
| ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS BURY OLDHAM AND DISTRICT BRANCH | £1.0m | — | 0 | below | — | noted |
| ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS BOURNEMOUTH, NEW FOREST AND DISTRICT BRANCH | £273k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |