THE SOCIETY OF BRITISH NEUROLOGICAL SURGEONS
To act as an umbrella organisation for various charities concerned with the scientific and education needs and for the general advancement of Neurological Science.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a net income of £1,246,608 for the year ended 31 December 2025, resulting in total funds of £3,681,616. The trustees report that costs are expected to exceed income in the coming years, leading to a larger than usual reserve to support upcoming commitments, including a centenary conference. The auditors confirmed that the use of the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“The Society seeks to maintain its uncommitted reserves to cover three months of our fixed office expenditures plus a contingency reserve for the estimated costs of the following year's academic meetings and commitments regarding charitable work” — page 7
“The Charity has 2 Trustees, Peter Hutchinson ad Surajit Basu, who are also trustees of The Neurosurgical Foundation (TNF). During the year TNF gave bursaries totalling £37,791 (2025 - £18,915) to the Society of British Neurological Surgeons.” — page 32
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)
Trustees
- Crispin Campbell Wigfield
- Nigel Duncan Mendoza
- Peter John Ashton Hutchinson
- Surajit Basu
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £2.1m | £910k |
| 31/12/2024 | £836k | £940k |
| 31/12/2023 | £2.0m | £916k |
| 31/12/2022 | £742k | £711k |
| 31/12/2021 | £553k | £335k |
Common questions
Is THE SOCIETY OF BRITISH NEUROLOGICAL SURGEONS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a net income of £1,246,608 for the year ended 31 December 2025, resulting in total funds of £3,681,616. The trustees report that costs are expected to exceed income in the coming years, leading to a larger than usual reserve to support upcoming commitments, including a centenary conference. The auditors confirmed that the use of the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Millet Audit Ltd.
Who funds THE SOCIETY OF BRITISH NEUROLOGICAL SURGEONS?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE SOCIETY OF BRITISH NEUROLOGICAL SURGEONS as a grant recipient include BARROW FOUNDATION UK.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| BARROW FOUNDATION UK | FY2025 | £1.2m | Neurosurgery Newsome Chair |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE BERKELEY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £210k |
| MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY | 1 | £100k |
| THE KIRBY LAING FOUNDATION | 1 | £20k |
| THE BARBERS' COMPANY GENERAL CHARITIES | 1 | £7k |
| ALZHEIMER'S RESEARCH UK | 1 | £5k |
| THE INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE OF DERMATOLOGICAL SOCIETIES | 1 | £5k |
| SIR SAMUEL SCOTT OF YEWS TRUST | 1 | £2k |
Charities like this
- THE BRITISH NEUROPATHOLOGICAL SOCIETY
- ASSOCIATION OF BRITISH NEUROLOGISTS
- BRITISH ASSOCIATION OF DERMATOLOGISTS
- BRITISH PAEDIATRIC NEUROLOGY ASSOCIATION
- ASSOCIATION OF CHARTERED PHYSIOTHERAPISTS IN NEUROLOGY
- BRITISH SOCIETY FOR NEUROENDOCRINOLOGY
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE SOCIETY OF BRITISH NEUROLOGICAL SURGEONS | £2.1m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE BRITISH NEUROPATHOLOGICAL SOCIETY | £189k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| ASSOCIATION OF BRITISH NEUROLOGISTS | £1.7m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| BRITISH ASSOCIATION OF DERMATOLOGISTS | £7.5m | £100,001 - £110,000 | 8 | above | — | no doubt |
| BRITISH PAEDIATRIC NEUROLOGY ASSOCIATION | £1.3m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ASSOCIATION OF CHARTERED PHYSIOTHERAPISTS IN NEUROLOGY | £274k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |