THE BRITISH ASSOCIATION FOR THE STUDY OF THE LIVER
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a net income of £124,057 for the year ended 31 December 2024, resulting in total funds of £319,313. Per the trustees' report, free reserves increased to £319,313, though this remains below the stated policy target of covering 24 months of operational costs. The trustees are confident that the charity retains sufficient funds to continue operating.
What the accounts disclose
“At the end of the accounting period, free reserves had increased but continue to remain below the 24 month target.”
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)
Trustees
- Dianne Backhouse
- Dr Antonio Riva
- Dr Benjamin White
- Dr Deepak Joshi
- Dr Ian Rowe
- Dr James Ferguson
- Dr Louisa Vine
- Dr Ryan Buchanan
- Dr Victoria Katherine Snowdon
- Dr Vishal Patel
- James Alexander Richards
- Professor Patrick Kennedy
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £647k | £523k |
| 31/12/2023 | £534k | £486k |
| 31/12/2022 | £398k | £417k |
| 31/12/2021 | £223k | £161k |
| 31/12/2020 | £156k | £298k |
Common questions
Is THE BRITISH ASSOCIATION FOR THE STUDY OF THE LIVER financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity achieved a net income of £124,057 for the year ended 31 December 2024, resulting in total funds of £319,313. Per the trustees' report, free reserves increased to £319,313, though this remains below the stated policy target of covering 24 months of operational costs. The trustees are confident that the charity retains sufficient funds to continue operating. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE BARBERS' COMPANY GENERAL CHARITIES | 2 | £3k |
| ROYAL COMMISSION FOR THE EXHIBITION OF 1851 | 1 | £86k |
| THE JAMES WEIR FOUNDATION | 1 | £20k |
| BJU INTERNATIONAL | 1 | £5k |