BRITISH HIV ASSOCIATION
BHIVA is the leading UK association representing professionals in HIV care. Since 1995, we have been committed to providing excellent care for people living with and affected by HIV. BHIVA is a national advisory body on all aspects of HIV care and we provide a national platform for HIV care issues. Our representatives contribute to international, national and local committees dealing with HIV care
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £74,131 for the year ended 31 December 2024, resulting in a decrease in total net assets from £1,997,995 to £1,926,839. The trustees confirmed that the charity has adequate resources to continue as a going concern, with unrestricted funds of £1,797,897 and a stated reserves policy to hold sufficient funds for 18 months of charitable activities. The charity is governed by a board of 18 trustees who receive no remuneration, and the financial statements were subject to independent examination rather than audit.
What the accounts disclose
“The reserves policy continues to be that the charity should hold sufficient funds to continue 18 months of charitable activities.”
“At the balance sheet date the company was owed £68,151 by BHIVA Trading Limited. This loan is interest free and repayable on demand.” — page 45
“BHIVA Trading Limited is a private company limited by shares which was incorporated in England and Wales on 9 December 2019. It is 100% owned and controlled by the British HIV Association.” — page 41
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (10/04/2025)
- Received assets from another charity (12/11/2018)
Trustees
- Dr Tristan John Barberchair
- Dr Aderonke Oyeyemi Oluwadamilola Collier
- Dr Carol Emerson
- Dr Daniel John Clutterbuck
- Dr Hannah Pintilie
- Dr IAIN REEVES
- Dr Joe Smith
- Dr Kathryn Childs
- Dr Lasanthi Nirupama Siriwardena
- Dr Miriam Ann Kathleen Cadden Ringshall
- Dr Naomi Sarah Bulteel
- Dr Nicola Mackie
- Dr Venkateshwaran Sivaraj
- John Robert Jaquiss
- Nadia Naous
- PROFESSOR CAROLINE SABIN
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £931k | £1.1m |
| 31/12/2023 | £839k | £1.0m |
| 31/12/2022 | £858k | £832k |
| 31/12/2021 | £869k | £850k |
| 31/12/2020 | £808k | £912k |
Common questions
Is BRITISH HIV ASSOCIATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £74,131 for the year ended 31 December 2024, resulting in a decrease in total net assets from £1,997,995 to £1,926,839. The trustees confirmed that the charity has adequate resources to continue as a going concern, with unrestricted funds of £1,797,897 and a stated reserves policy to hold sufficient funds for 18 months of charitable activities. The charity is governed by a board of 18 trustees who receive no remuneration, and the financial statements were subject to independent examination rather than audit. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds BRITISH HIV ASSOCIATION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name BRITISH HIV ASSOCIATION as a grant recipient include BRITISH HIV ASSOCIATION.
Shared trustees with funders
- Dr Aderonke Oyeyemi Oluwadamilola Collier — trustee here and at BRITISH HIV ASSOCIATION
- Dr Carol Emerson — trustee here and at BRITISH HIV ASSOCIATION
- Dr Daniel John Clutterbuck — trustee here and at BRITISH HIV ASSOCIATION
- Dr Hannah Pintilie — trustee here and at BRITISH HIV ASSOCIATION
- Dr IAIN REEVES — trustee here and at BRITISH HIV ASSOCIATION
- Dr Joe Smith — trustee here and at BRITISH HIV ASSOCIATION
- Dr Kathryn Childs — trustee here and at BRITISH HIV ASSOCIATION
- Dr Lasanthi Nirupama Siriwardena — trustee here and at BRITISH HIV ASSOCIATION
- Dr Miriam Ann Kathleen Cadden Ringshall — trustee here and at BRITISH HIV ASSOCIATION
- Dr Naomi Sarah Bulteel — trustee here and at BRITISH HIV ASSOCIATION
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRITISH HIV ASSOCIATION | FY2021 | £100k | General support/Operations (implied by context of trustee report and lack of specific project grant listing, though BHIVA is the charity itself, the document li |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE DRUE HEINZ CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £4.0m |
| JAY EDUCATION TRUST | 1 | £235k |
| KEREN CHOCHMAS SHLOMA TRUST | 1 | £187k |
| NES FOUNDATION LTD | 1 | £121k |
| TSEDOKO LIMITED | 1 | £96k |
| HOLLYHOCK CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £90k |
| CMZ LTD | 1 | £75k |
| CHALFORDS LIMITED | 1 | £58k |
Charities like this
- AIDS HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION UK
- NATIONAL HIV NURSES ASSOCIATION
- CHILDREN'S HIV ASSOCIATION LIMITED
- SAVING LIVES
- CARE ALL LIMITED
- THE SUSSEX BEACON
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRITISH HIV ASSOCIATION | £931k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| AIDS HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION UK | £305k | £150,001 - £160,000 | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NATIONAL HIV NURSES ASSOCIATION | £148k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| CHILDREN'S HIV ASSOCIATION LIMITED | £387k | £70,001 - £80,000 | — | below | — | no doubt |
| SAVING LIVES | £401k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CARE ALL LIMITED | £954k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |