THE BRITISH MASS SPECTROMETRY SOCIETY
The BMSS promotes the science of mass spectrometry through the running of its meetings, courses and other educational activities. It also provides financial support, both directly or via the members institution, primarily aimed at the younger members studying or in the early days of pursuing a career in mass spectrometry as well as for members new to mass spectrometry .
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds stood at £514,417 as of 31 December 2024, representing a net increase from the previous year. The charity reported a net movement in funds of £6,293, driven by total income of £317,679 against total expenditure of £311,386. The trustees confirmed adequate resources for the foreseeable future, noting that reserves remain steady despite rising costs and volatile investment returns.
What the accounts disclose
“Five trustees, L Harding, L Heaney, R Owen, A Lopez and M McDowall, were awarded grants and studentships from BMSS during the year, amounting to a sum of £1,894 (2023: grants totalling £7,450 to three trustees). There were no balances outstanding at year end.” — page 35
Trustees
- Dr Adam King
- Dr Andrea Fernanda Lopez Clavijo
- Dr Andrew Ray
- Dr Aneika Leney
- Dr Caroline Dessent
- Dr Christopher Titman
- Dr Jonathan Jones
- Dr Katherine Hollywood
- Dr Liam Heaney
- Dr Mark Barrow
- Dr Michael Morris
- Dr Patrick Sears
- Dr Rhodri Owen
- Professor Frank Sobott
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £318k | £311k |
| 31/12/2023 | £204k | £203k |
| 31/12/2022 | £239k | £178k |
| 31/12/2021 | £85k | £97k |
| 31/12/2020 | £36k | £72k |
Common questions
Is THE BRITISH MASS SPECTROMETRY SOCIETY financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds stood at £514,417 as of 31 December 2024, representing a net increase from the previous year. The charity reported a net movement in funds of £6,293, driven by total income of £317,679 against total expenditure of £311,386. The trustees confirmed adequate resources for the foreseeable future, noting that reserves remain steady despite rising costs and volatile investment returns. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by WR Partners.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. PAUL, PENKETH | 1 | — |
| THE FIDELITY UK FOUNDATION | 1 | £350k |
| THE THOMPSON FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £335k |
| THE ALBERT GUBAY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £258k |
| DAVID & RUTH LEWIS FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £213k |
| THE COMPANY OF BIOLOGISTS | 1 | £175k |
| THE HARAMEAD TRUST | 1 | £120k |
| GENESYS LEGACY PROJECT LTD | 1 | £50k |
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- THE BRITISH MEDICAL ULTRASOUND SOCIETY
- BRITISH MENOPAUSE SOCIETY
- THE BRITISH SOCIETY FOR HAEMATOLOGY
- BRITISH SOCIETY FOR CELL BIOLOGY
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE BRITISH MASS SPECTROMETRY SOCIETY | £318k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| British Obesity and Metabolic Specialist Society | £534k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE BRITISH MEDICAL ULTRASOUND SOCIETY | £635k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BRITISH MENOPAUSE SOCIETY | £2.2m | £90,001 - £100,000 | 1 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE BRITISH SOCIETY FOR HAEMATOLOGY | £3.3m | £80,001 - £90,000 | 1 | above | 0.0% | no doubt |
| BRITISH SOCIETY FOR CELL BIOLOGY | £126k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |