BRITISH JOURNAL OF ANAESTHESIA
Production of the British Journal of Anaesthesia. Provision of grant support for education and research.
Latest income
£1.8m
Latest spending
£1.1m
Registered
2007
Accounts read
FY2024
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £25,442,456, which the trustees deem sufficient to meet obligations and mitigate risks. The charity generated a net income of £1,482,889 and holds an investment portfolio valued at £25,916,553. The trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
Largest income source: none
“No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000.” — page 30
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: at least £6,000,000 in free reserves to cover publishing costs, and an investment portfolio of £28,000,000 - £29,000,000 to generate £1,000,000 income for grants (held: £25.4m)
“The Trustees currently expect costs to be between £500,000 and £600,000, giving a target range for free reserves on these measures of at least £6,000,000. In terms of point 2, it is currently believed an investment portfolio of between £28,000,000 and £29,000,000 would enable the generation of £1,000,000 of income to be used for grant funding purposes.” — page 10
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Michael Brown Consulting Ltd
“During the year ended 31 December 2024, £61,450 (2023: £61,100) was paid to Michael Brown Consulting Ltd, a company in which Michael Brown is a director. Payments were in relation to services provided to the Charitable company by Michael Brown in his role as COO of the Charity.” — page 30
“Professor Hemmings provides his services through his company, Hemmings Consulting, and Professor Thompson through his company Westerby House Editing Ltd. None of the individuals receiving remuneration are trustees of the company.” — page 13
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Hemmings Consulting
“During the year ended 31 December 2024, £61,450 (2023: £61,100) was paid to Michael Brown Consulting Ltd, a company in which Michael Brown is a director. Payments were in relation to services provided to the Charitable company by Michael Brown in his role as COO of the Charity.” — page 30
“Professor Hemmings provides his services through his company, Hemmings Consulting, and Professor Thompson through his company Westerby House Editing Ltd. None of the individuals receiving remuneration are trustees of the company.” — page 13
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Westerby House Editing Ltd
“During the year ended 31 December 2024, £61,450 (2023: £61,100) was paid to Michael Brown Consulting Ltd, a company in which Michael Brown is a director. Payments were in relation to services provided to the Charitable company by Michael Brown in his role as COO of the Charity.” — page 30
“Professor Hemmings provides his services through his company, Hemmings Consulting, and Professor Thompson through his company Westerby House Editing Ltd. None of the individuals receiving remuneration are trustees of the company.” — page 13
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)
Total income
£1.8m
Total spending
£1.1m
Cost of raising funds
£79k
Reserves (reported)
£0
Employees
5
Trustees
- Anthony Ray Absalom
- Dr Ben Shelley
- PROF Michel Maria Roger Fernand Struys
- PROFESSOR DAVID JOHN ROWBOTHAM
- Simon James Howell
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £1.8m | £1.1m |
| 31/12/2023 | £1.8m | £1.7m |
| 31/12/2022 | £1.8m | £1.5m |
| 31/12/2021 | £1.8m | £1.1m |
| 31/12/2020 | £1.7m | £793k |
Common questions
Is BRITISH JOURNAL OF ANAESTHESIA financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £25,442,456, which the trustees deem sufficient to meet obligations and mitigate risks. The charity generated a net income of £1,482,889 and holds an investment portfolio valued at £25,916,553. The trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by S&W Audit.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| BEIS MENACHEM CHABAD LUBAVITCH | 1 | £183k |
| CECIL PILKINGTON CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £21k |
| YESHIVAS LUBAVITCH MANCHESTER | 1 | £20k |
| THE ALBERT GUBAY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £12k |
| THE BARBERS' COMPANY GENERAL CHARITIES | 1 | £7k |
| THE BATCHWORTH TRUST | 1 | £5k |
| THE INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE OF DERMATOLOGICAL SOCIETIES | 1 | £5k |
| DUCHY OF LANCASTER BENEVOLENT FUND | 1 | £5k |
Charities like this
- THE BRITISH ASSOCIATION OF DAY SURGERY
- ASSOCIATION OF ANAESTHETISTS (GREAT BRITAIN & IRELAND)
- BRITISH ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATION
- BNJC
- THE SOCIETY FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF ANAESTHESIA IN DENTISTRY
- YAD VEACHISOMOCH L'CHAIM
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRITISH JOURNAL OF ANAESTHESIA | £1.8m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE BRITISH ASSOCIATION OF DAY SURGERY | £176k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ASSOCIATION OF ANAESTHETISTS (GREAT BRITAIN & IRELAND) | £8.7m | £150,001 - £160,000 | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BRITISH ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATION | £3.2m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| BNJC | £4.1m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE SOCIETY FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF ANAESTHESIA IN DENTISTRY | £594k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |