BRITISH HIP SOCIETY

Registered charity 1201397 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

British Hip Society provides a forum for the discussion of research, education, advances in clinical practice and the results of surgical procedures pertaining to the hip joint.

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Latest income

£488k

Latest spending

£405k

Registered

2022

Accounts read

FY2024

Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts

The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £82,559 for the year ended 31 December 2024, bringing total unrestricted funds to £596,370. The trustees report that reserves are sufficient to cover approximately six months of operational expenditure and confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's financial viability.

Automated summary of the FY2024 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Largest income source: Conference registration fees

“The Society's two principal income streams are membership subscriptions and the income generated from the annual scientific meeting and other meetings.” — page 5

Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Reserves policy: approximately £300,000 (held: £596k)

“On this basis, accessible reserves of approximately £300,000 should be maintained.”

Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 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).

James Lind Alliance — “The BHS funded and supported the development of this priority setting partnership in conjunction with the James Lind Alliance.” (source page)
BOA — “The project was also supported by the BOA, John Charnley Trust, Bristol Orthopaedic Trust and Devon Orthopaedic Trust.” (source page)
John Charnley Trust — “The project was also supported by the BOA, John Charnley Trust, Bristol Orthopaedic Trust and Devon Orthopaedic Trust.” (source page)
Bristol Orthopaedic Trust — “The project was also supported by the BOA, John Charnley Trust, Bristol Orthopaedic Trust and Devon Orthopaedic Trust.” (source page)
Devon Orthopaedic Trust — “The project was also supported by the BOA, John Charnley Trust, Bristol Orthopaedic Trust and Devon Orthopaedic Trust.” (source page)

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

Trustees · trustee networks

Ajay Malviya · trustee of 1 other charity
Benjamin Bolland
Kathryn Gill
Matthew Wilson
Naomi Gibbs
Prof Michael Whitehouse · trustee of 2 other charities
Professor Tim Board
ROBIN BANERJEE
SAMEER JAIN
Satish Kutty
Tim Petheram

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

Operates in: Throughout England And Wales

Income and spending

Financial year end	Income	Spending
31/12/2024	£488k	£405k
31/12/2023	£416k	£442k

Common questions

Is BRITISH HIP SOCIETY financially healthy?

Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £82,559 for the year ended 31 December 2024, bringing total unrestricted funds to £596,370. The trustees report that reserves are sufficient to cover approximately six months of operational expenditure and confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's financial viability. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.

Who funds BRITISH HIP SOCIETY?

Funders whose own accounts filings name BRITISH HIP SOCIETY as a grant recipient include ORTHOPAEDIC RESEARCH UK.

Known funders

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

Funder	Year	Amount	Purpose (as stated by the funder)
ORTHOPAEDIC RESEARCH UK	FY2024	£55k	JPF - day case hip replacement in the NHS: a registry-based national cohort study