YORK MEDICAL SOCIETY
The objects of the York Medical Society are the advancement and diffusion of medical knowledge amongst the medical profession and the general public and the encouragement of the publication of original contributions to the study of medical science and to make donations to charitable and other worthy causes and provide medical student bursaries at the Directors' discretion.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity's financial position is strong, with unrestricted reserves totaling £1,873,368, largely derived from an investment portfolio valued at £1,710,567. The trustees report that cash reserves are maintained at a level adequate to meet two years' of operating costs, ensuring long-term financial stability. The charity generated a net income movement of £117,189 for the year, driven by significant investment gains.
What the accounts disclose
“The Society’s cash reserves may be considered to be the Target Operating Reserve – with sufficient unrestricted funds to cover at least 9 months of normal operating costs (currently ~£85k).” — page 7
Property (HM Land Registry)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (07/03/2012)
Trustees
- Dr Barbara Adamschair
- Dr John David Reid
- Dr Mark Victor Roman
- Dr Paul Blenkiron
- Dr Philip Duffey
- Dr Robert Adams
- Dr Sarah Belle Anderson
- Dr Sarah Watson
- Dr Stuart Calder
- Dr Timothy Richard John Hughes
- PROF James Owen Drife
- PROF John Barry Wright
- Susan Nicola Mitchell
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £135k | £138k |
| 31/12/2024 | £106k | £154k |
| 31/12/2023 | £112k | £115k |
| 31/12/2022 | £98k | £115k |
| 31/12/2021 | £88k | £101k |
Common questions
Is YORK MEDICAL SOCIETY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity's financial position is strong, with unrestricted reserves totaling £1,873,368, largely derived from an investment portfolio valued at £1,710,567. The trustees report that cash reserves are maintained at a level adequate to meet two years' of operating costs, ensuring long-term financial stability. The charity generated a net income movement of £117,189 for the year, driven by significant investment gains. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| TWO RIDINGS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £6k |
| BRITISH UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES SPORT LIMITED | 1 | £1k |
Charities like this
- THE MEDICAL SOCIETY OF LONDON
- YORK CARES
- THE SOCIETY OF YORKSHIRE BRETHREN
- ROTARY CLUB OF YORK CHARITY FUND
- UNIVERSITY OF YORK STUDENTS' UNION
- THE ROYAL YORKSHIRE REGIMENT CHARITABLE TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YORK MEDICAL SOCIETY | £135k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE MEDICAL SOCIETY OF LONDON | £221k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| YORK CARES | £326k | £17,996 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE SOCIETY OF YORKSHIRE BRETHREN | £71k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ROTARY CLUB OF YORK CHARITY FUND | £148k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| UNIVERSITY OF YORK STUDENTS' UNION | £6.9m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |