THE BRITISH THORACIC SOCIETY
Registration #285174 · Registered
www.brit-thoracic.org.ukbts@brit-thoracic.org.uk
17 DOUGHTY STREET LONDON WC1N 2PL
The Society exists to improve the care of people with respiratory illnesses. We publish treatment guidelines; audits & quality improvement tools; provide education activities ; annual research conference and workforce planning. We work with clinical leaders and others including the public to promote respiratory health; to advocate for access to specialist treatment; and share best practice.
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About THE BRITISH THORACIC SOCIETY
THE BRITISH THORACIC SOCIETY is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 285174). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Platinum" rating with a CharityScore of 88/100 — one of the highest-rated charities in England and Wales for governance and transparency. This places it among the top-rated charities in our database, reflecting strong performance across governance, financial health, and regulatory compliance. In its most recent reporting year (2025), THE BRITISH THORACIC SOCIETY reported a total income of £3,165,677 and total expenditure of £3,325,693, a spending ratio of 105% which is broadly in line with its income. According to the Charity Commission register, THE BRITISH THORACIC SOCIETY describes its activities as follows: The Society exists to improve the care of people with respiratory illnesses. We publish treatment guidelines; audits & quality improvement tools; provide education activities ; annual research conference and workforce planning. We work with clinical leaders and others including the public to promote respiratory health; to advocate for access to specialist treatment; and share best practice. Our analysis found no significant governance concerns for THE BRITISH THORACIC SOCIETY. No regulatory actions, filing failures, or financial anomalies were detected in the available public data. This profile is based on data publicly available from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated periodically as new filings are processed. CharityScore UK provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence — we are not affiliated with this charity or any government body.

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Financial History
Latest spending ratio: 105.1% of income spent on charitable work
| Year | Income | Spending | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £3,165,677 | £3,325,693 | 105% |
Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026