BRITISH BURN ASSOCIATION
The objects of the BBA are, for the public benefit, the relief of those suffering from burn injuries by:1 Disseminating knowledge and stimulating prevention in the field of burns2 Promoting education in all aspects of burn care;3 Promoting and supporting research into scientific, clinical and societal aspects of burn injury. 4Promoting standards in the delivery of burn care
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus for the year ended 30 November 2025, with total funds increasing to £740,026. Per the trustees' report, retained free reserves amounted to £430,428, which exceeds the stated policy target of 12 months of normal operating expenditure. The trustees consider the charity's financial position strong with no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The Association’s reserves policy is to retain a minimum of 12 months normal operating expenditure as free reserves” — page 10
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (14/12/2020)
Trustees
- Nikolaos Arkoulischair
- Claire Black
- Dr Ascanio Tridente
- Dr Ganesh Hanumanthu
- Dr Lia Paton
- Elizabeth Nicholls
- Emily Huddleston
- Emily M Bridge
- Nicole Lee
- Sankhya Kapil Sen
- Simon Booth
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/11/2025 | £337k | £298k |
| 30/11/2024 | £341k | £266k |
| 30/11/2023 | £348k | £277k |
| 30/11/2022 | £238k | £203k |
| 30/11/2021 | £81k | £72k |
Common questions
Is BRITISH BURN ASSOCIATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus for the year ended 30 November 2025, with total funds increasing to £740,026. Per the trustees' report, retained free reserves amounted to £430,428, which exceeds the stated policy target of 12 months of normal operating expenditure. The trustees consider the charity's financial position strong with no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.