BRITISH COCHLEAR IMPLANT GROUP CIO
The British Cochlear Implant Group (BCIG) is a UK and Ireland charity which campaigns and advocates on behalf of patients, acts as a point of contact for advice and information, supports and undertakes research; in order to promote the benefits of hearing implants. BCIG is a national organisation operating from hearing implant clinics and research organisations.
Objects
FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT TO ADVANCE KNOWLEDGE, BEST PRACTICE AND AWARENESS IN THE FIELD OF HEARING IMPLANTATION, IN PARTICULAR THROUGH THE DISSEMINATION OF COCHLEAR IMPLANT RESEARCH TO HEALTH PROFESSIONALS AND INFORMATION TO THE PUBLIC IN ORDER TO IMPROVE HEARING, COMMUNICATION AND QUALITY OF LIFE OF HEARING-IMPAIRED PEOPLE AND THEIR FAMILIES.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity's total funds decreased from £146,178 to £127,850 due to a net expenditure of £18,368 against incoming resources of £204,817. The trustees report that reserves are managed to provide financial stability and support planned future activities, with unrestricted funds held at £127,850. There are no disclosed material uncertainties or risks to the charity's ability to continue operating.
What the accounts disclose
“BCIG maintains a reserves policy to ensure the Charity can continue to operate effectively and withstand unexpected financial pressures.” — page 3
Policies the charity declares
- Conflicting interests
- Paying staff
Trustees
- Jane Gallacherchair
- Anirvan Banerjee
- Catherine Killan
- Dr Emma Jane Stapleton
- Dr Ying Guo
- Fiona Kukiewicz
- Jenny Townsend
- Professor Roberta Buhagiar
- Rhian McTaggart
- Sandra Driver
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £205k | £205k |
| 05/04/2024 | £27k | £46k |
| 05/04/2023 | £35k | £62k |
| 05/04/2022 | £25k | £16k |
| 05/04/2021 | £27k | £17k |
Common questions
Is BRITISH COCHLEAR IMPLANT GROUP CIO financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity's total funds decreased from £146,178 to £127,850 due to a net expenditure of £18,368 against incoming resources of £204,817. The trustees report that reserves are managed to provide financial stability and support planned future activities, with unrestricted funds held at £127,850. There are no disclosed material uncertainties or risks to the charity's ability to continue operating. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE DAVID FAMILY FOUNDATION | 2 | £8k |
| OVINGDEAN HALL FOUNDATION | 1 | £184k |
| THE JOSEPH ROWNTREE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £112k |
| JOHN ELLERMAN FOUNDATION | 1 | £80k |
| THE CORCORAN FOUNDATION | 1 | £50k |
| MARIA BJORNSON MEMORIAL FUND | 1 | £25k |
| THE FIDELITY UK FOUNDATION | 1 | £20k |
| DRAPERS CHARITABLE FUND | 1 | £10k |
Charities like this
- COCHLEAR IMPLANTED CHILDREN'S SUPPORT GROUP (CIC'S GROUP)
- THE BRITISH SOCIETY OF AUDIOLOGY
- BIRKDALE TRUST FOR HEARING IMPAIRED LTD
- TINNITUS UK
- BRITISH DEAF ASSOCIATION
- EWING FOUNDATION
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRITISH COCHLEAR IMPLANT GROUP CIO | £205k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| COCHLEAR IMPLANTED CHILDREN'S SUPPORT GROUP (CIC'S GROUP) | £133k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| THE BRITISH SOCIETY OF AUDIOLOGY | £133k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BIRKDALE TRUST FOR HEARING IMPAIRED LTD | £226k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| TINNITUS UK | £649k | £60,001 - £70,000 | 1 | below | — | no doubt |
| BRITISH DEAF ASSOCIATION | £2.5m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |