THE BRITISH SOCIETY OF AUDIOLOGY
The furtherance of the science of Audiology and clinical practice via the study of hearing, balance, clinical practice, allied sciences, publication of the findings. Enhancement of audiological practice by education, training, recommendation of clinical procedures, specification of training requirements. Publication of literature. Liaison with organisations, having similar aims.
Objects
THE OBJECTS ARE THE ADVANCEMENT OF AUDIOLOGY I.E. THE SCIENTIFIC STUDY OF HEARING ANDBALANCE FUNCTION AND OTHER SCIENCES ALLIED THERETO, AND THE CLINICAL PRACTICE OF THE DIAGNOSIS,MANAGEMENT AND REHABILITATION OF HEARING AND BALANCE AND ALLIED DISORDERS, INCLUDING THEPREVENTION THEREOF, FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC BY:3.1.1 EDUCATION AND RESEARCH IN THE SCIENCE OF AUDIOLOGY THROUGH:(A) MEETINGS AND CONFERENCES; AND(B) PROMOTION OF GOOD RESEARCH AND THE PUBLICATION OF PEER-REVIEWED RESEARCH;3.1.2 PROMOTION OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF GOOD CLINICAL AUDIOLOGICAL PRACTICE AT ALL STAGESOF CARE THROUGH:(A) INTER-PROFESSIONAL PARTNERSHIPS OF PERSONS AND ORGANISATIONS; AND(B) APPROPRIATE TRANSFER OF BEST RESEARCH INTO AUDIOLOGY EDUCATION AND GOODCLINICAL PRACTICE;3.1.3 ADVANCING THE SCIENCE AND CLINICAL PRACTICE OF AUDIOLOGY BY SUCH OTHERCHARITABLE MEANS AS THE COUNCIL MEMBERS IN THEIR ABSOLUTE DISCRETION SHALLDETERMINE.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £45.2k for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total net assets increasing to £356.8k. The trustees confirm that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. The financial position is described as healthy and stable, supported by conservative financial practices over the preceding three years.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees believe that the level of liquid reserves should be the equivalent of 6 months operating costs.” — page 11
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Engaging external speakers at charity events policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Investment
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (05/03/2013)
- Received assets from another charity (05/03/2013)
Trustees
- Diya Vaid DV
- Dr Gabrielle Saunders GS
- Dr Garreth Prendergast
- Dr Helen Nuttall
- Dr Joanna Lemanska JL
- Dr Priya Carling PC
- Dr Richard Windle RW
- Dr Sotira Katiri
- Jane Wild JW
- Matthew Evans
- Ned Carter ND
- Nilesh Parekh NP
- Rosalyn Parker
- Rosemary Ann Mayer RM
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £133k | £90k |
| 31/03/2024 | £111k | £120k |
| 31/03/2023 | £118k | £82k |
| 31/03/2022 | £121k | £82k |
| 31/03/2021 | £117k | £81k |
Common questions
Is THE BRITISH SOCIETY OF AUDIOLOGY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £45.2k for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total net assets increasing to £356.8k. The trustees confirm that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. The financial position is described as healthy and stable, supported by conservative financial practices over the preceding three years. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| BARROW FOUNDATION UK | 1 | £1.2m |
| THE THOMPSON FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £665k |
| THE PETS AT HOME FOUNDATION | 1 | £595k |
| HOLLYHOCK CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £500k |
| LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONAL DISTRICT 105N FOUNDATION | 1 | £200k |
| THE DEREK WILTON DOGS TRUST | 1 | £106k |
| THE ROTHERWICK FOUNDATION | 1 | £75k |
| RICHER SOUNDS FOUNDATION | 1 | £65k |
Charities like this
- THE BRITISH SOCIETY FOR SURGERY OF THE HAND
- BRITISH ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATION
- THE SOCIETY OF BRITISH NEUROLOGICAL SURGEONS
- BIRKDALE TRUST FOR HEARING IMPAIRED LTD
- HEARING DOGS FOR DEAF PEOPLE
- BRITISH SOCIETY OF ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE BRITISH SOCIETY OF AUDIOLOGY | £133k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE BRITISH SOCIETY FOR SURGERY OF THE HAND | £1.3m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BRITISH ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATION | £3.2m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| THE SOCIETY OF BRITISH NEUROLOGICAL SURGEONS | £2.1m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BIRKDALE TRUST FOR HEARING IMPAIRED LTD | £226k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| HEARING DOGS FOR DEAF PEOPLE | £16.3m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |