HEALTHCARE INFECTION SOCIETY
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £705,002 for the year, driven by an operational deficit and investment losses, resulting in total funds decreasing from £7.7m to £7.0m. Despite this, the trustees confirm the charity remains in a healthy financial position with unrestricted reserves of £6.99m, well above the stated policy target of £425k. The going concern basis is adopted with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“using the same benchmark as last year – six months of average operating cost – the target general funds level at 31 March 2024 was £425k, while the actual general funds were £544k.”
“Dr Nikunj Mahida is the Society’s Editor-in-Chief: during the year payments due for his services in this role amounted to £11,600 (2023 £11,177). Also, the Nottingham Microbiology Society received £750 for services provided by Dr Mahida and others in connection with the preparation of training courses (2023: £750). Dr Christopher Settle, with a colleague, was awarded a Sponsored Event Grant of £1,000 (2023: nil).” — page 54
“Dr Nikunj Mahida is the Society’s Editor-in-Chief: during the year payments due for his services in this role amounted to £11,600 (2023 £11,177). Also, the Nottingham Microbiology Society received £750 for services provided by Dr Mahida and others in connection with the preparation of training courses (2023: £750). Dr Christopher Settle, with a colleague, was awarded a Sponsored Event Grant of £1,000 (2023: nil).” — page 54
Year-over-year changes
- Employees paid over £60,000: 3 (FY2023) → 0 (FY2024).
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (29/04/2016)
Trustees
- Dr Eimear Brannigan
- Dr Elisabeth Ridgway
- Dr James Price
- Dr Jasmin Islam
- Dr Manjula Meda
- Dr Martyn Anthony Charles Wilkinson
- Dr Shanom Ali
- Dr Surabhi Taori
- Matilde-Leila Hail
- Professor Colum Dunne
- Professor John Eugenio Coia
- Suzanne Clare Meenan
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £1.7m | £1.6m |
| 31/03/2024 | £1.1m | £1.6m |
| 31/03/2023 | £1.3m | £1.5m |
| 31/03/2022 | £915k | £1.1m |
| 31/03/2021 | £885k | £884k |
Common questions
Is HEALTHCARE INFECTION SOCIETY financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £705,002 for the year, driven by an operational deficit and investment losses, resulting in total funds decreasing from £7.7m to £7.0m. Despite this, the trustees confirm the charity remains in a healthy financial position with unrestricted reserves of £6.99m, well above the stated policy target of £425k. The going concern basis is adopted with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Moore Kingston Smith LLP.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| ARDONAGH COMMUNITY TRUST | 1 | £5k |
| THE GEORGE CADBURY TRUST (GEORGE HENRY T AND LAURENCE J CADBURY SECTIONS) | 1 | £3k |
| THE DANSON FOUNDATION | 1 | £1k |
| RESTORE OUR PLANET | 1 | £0 |