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British Obesity and Metabolic Specialist Society is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives.
British Obesity and Metabolic Specialist Society (number 1192184) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.
What does British Obesity and Metabolic Specialist Society do?
BOMSS is a society of surgeons and other health professionals whose educational and research activities provide a valuable trusted resource for patients and promote the highest standards of expert care for those living with severe and complex obesity. As the UK's internationally recognised bariatric society we inform national policy through provision of expert advice to a variety of bodies.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for British Obesity and Metabolic Specialist Society
Answers British Obesity and Metabolic Specialist Society gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 October 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Where does British Obesity and Metabolic Specialist Society's money come from?
British Obesity and Metabolic Specialist Society reported £534k total income for the year ending 31 October 2025. The largest sources were charitable activities £479k (90%), donations and legacies £50k (9%), other income £3,610 (1%).
Charitable activities (fees and contracts)£479k · 90%
Donations and legacies£50k · 9%
Other income£3,610 · 1%
Investments£945 · 0%
Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register does not record British Obesity and Metabolic Specialist Society as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
British Obesity and Metabolic Specialist Society's annual return for the year ending 31 October 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Also known as
Bomss
Previous names on the register
The British Obesity and Metabolic Surgery Society
Where it says it operates
Throughout England and Wales · Scotland · Northern Ireland · Ireland
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Sponsors Or Undertakes Research.
Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.
What causes is British Obesity and Metabolic Specialist Society registered for?
Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives
Why is there no Clarity Score for British Obesity and Metabolic Specialist Society yet?
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Is British Obesity and Metabolic Specialist Society a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists British Obesity and Metabolic Specialist Society as a registered charity (number 1192184) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is British Obesity and Metabolic Specialist Society's charity number?
British Obesity and Metabolic Specialist Society's charity number is 1192184. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1192184?
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What does British Obesity and Metabolic Specialist Society do?
BOMSS is a society of surgeons and other health professionals whose educational and research activities provide a valuable trusted resource for patients and promote the highest standards of expert care for those living with severe and complex obesity. As the UK's internationally recognised bariatric society we inform national policy through provision of expert advice to a variety of bodies.
Does British Obesity and Metabolic Specialist Society have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for British Obesity and Metabolic Specialist Society. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
How can I donate to British Obesity and Metabolic Specialist Society?
British Obesity and Metabolic Specialist Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.bomss.org. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Where does British Obesity and Metabolic Specialist Society's money come from?
British Obesity and Metabolic Specialist Society reported £534k total income for the year ending 31 October 2025. The largest sources were charitable activities £479k (90%), donations and legacies £50k (9%), other income £3,610 (1%).
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to British Obesity and Metabolic Specialist Society?
The register does not record British Obesity and Metabolic Specialist Society as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Are British Obesity and Metabolic Specialist Society's trustees paid?
British Obesity and Metabolic Specialist Society's annual return for the year ending 31 October 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
What was British Obesity and Metabolic Specialist Society previously called?
The register lists this previous name for British Obesity and Metabolic Specialist Society: The British Obesity and Metabolic Surgery Society.
When was British Obesity and Metabolic Specialist Society registered as a charity?
British Obesity and Metabolic Specialist Society was entered on the register on 5 November 2020.