THE BRITISH SOCIETY OF GERONTOLOGY
Promoting understanding of ageing and later life
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds were maintained at a level equating to approximately six months of unrestricted expenditure, meeting the charity's stated reserves policy. Per the trustees' report, the charity generated a net income of £28,874 for the year, with total funds increasing from £170,068 to £198,942. The independent examiner confirmed that the accounts present a true and fair view with no material issues coming to their attention.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the charity to maintain unrestricted funds, which are the free reserves of the charity, at a level that equates to approximately six month's unrestricted expenditure.” — page 4
Trustees
- Dr Martin Hydechair
- Dr Andrew King
- Dr Christine Brown Wilson
- Dr Christoph Heuser
- Dr David Lain
- Dr Fawn Harrad Hyde
- Dr Hannah Marston
- Dr Junjie Huang
- Dr Linda Birt
- Dr Lisa Davison
- Dr Matthew Lariviere
- Dr Natasha Fothergill Misbah
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £195k | £166k |
| 31/03/2024 | £183k | £176k |
| 31/03/2023 | £74k | £71k |
| 31/03/2022 | £82k | £71k |
| 31/03/2021 | £172k | £131k |
Common questions
Is THE BRITISH SOCIETY OF GERONTOLOGY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds were maintained at a level equating to approximately six months of unrestricted expenditure, meeting the charity's stated reserves policy. Per the trustees' report, the charity generated a net income of £28,874 for the year, with total funds increasing from £170,068 to £198,942. The independent examiner confirmed that the accounts present a true and fair view with no material issues coming to their attention. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.