BRITISH SOCIETY FOR RESEARCH ON AGEING

Registered charity 1174127 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as BSRA

We aim to increase knowledge of the processes, causes and effects of ageing, and means for counteracting these, both in human beings and in other organisms. We provide funding for researchers interested in studying the fundamental biological mechanisms of ageing and we seek to increase the capacity of the UK science and technology base to conduct this and related research over the medium term.

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Latest income

£143k

Latest spending

£156k

Registered

2017

Accounts read

FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity does not hold reserves. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention that would cause concern regarding the accounts or accounting records.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Largest income source: Membership

“Membership increased by 25%, with members representing 54 UK academic institutions, while membership income increased by approximately 74%.” — page 7

Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Reserves position: below the charity's own stated reserves policy

“Charity does not hold reserves.” — page 8

Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.

Funders the charity credits

Named as funders/supporters on the charity’s own website (the charity’s claim, distinct from accounts-verified grants).

DoNotAge.org — “The BSRA is delighted to announce the award of a record 18 small research grants across 13 UK institutions in its 2026 round, thanks to spon…” (source page)
Quest NutraPharma — “The BSRA is delighted to announce the award of a record 18 small research grants across 13 UK institutions in its 2026 round, thanks to spon…” (source page)
Glenn Foundation For Medical Research — “The BSRA would like to acknowledge some of our more significant supporters for helping support our mission. Glenn Foundation For Medical Res…” (source page)

Public profiles (found on the charity’s own website): facebook

Register events

Received assets from another charity (26/03/2019) — per the register’s event history; asset transfers typically record mergers or reorganisations.

Trustees · trustee networks

Dr David Weinkovechair
Dr Bradley Elliott
Dr Charalampos Rallis
Dr Diana Marcu
Dr Ira Milosevic
Dr James Murray
Dr Jon Houseley
Dr Jonathan Lewis
Dr Laura Rosemary Sinclair
Dr Paul Morgan
Dr Paul Potter
Dr Sophie Joanisse

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Scotland · Throughout England And Wales

Income and spending

Financial year end	Income	Spending
30/11/2025	£143k	£156k
30/11/2024	£80k	£73k
30/11/2023	£106k	£126k
30/11/2022	£20k	£25k
30/11/2021	£12k	£7k

Common questions

Is BRITISH SOCIETY FOR RESEARCH ON AGEING financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity does not hold reserves. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention that would cause concern regarding the accounts or accounting records. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.

Who funds BRITISH SOCIETY FOR RESEARCH ON AGEING?

Funders whose own accounts filings name BRITISH SOCIETY FOR RESEARCH ON AGEING as a grant recipient include THE LORNA AND YUTI CHERNAJOVSKY BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION.

Known funders

Grants to this charity found in funders’ own accounts filings.

Funder	Year	Amount	Purpose (as stated by the funder)
THE LORNA AND YUTI CHERNAJOVSKY BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION	FY2025	£97k	Post- Doctoral Fellowship at i3S Institute in Porto, Portugal
THE LORNA AND YUTI CHERNAJOVSKY BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION	FY2024	£15k