The British Society for Restorative Dentistry
Analysis
The British Society for Restorative Dentistry is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Essex. It was registered in April 1969, 57 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and the advancement of health or saving of lives, which this site groups under health and saving lives. It says it provides advocacy/advice/information, sponsors or undertakes research and acts as an umbrella or resource body.
In the financial year ending August 2025, The British Society for Restorative Dentistry reported income of £66k and spending of £70k, spending 106% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £33k to £66k (+104%), an average of +20% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2024, when income rose by 57%. Over the whole period it spent 103% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, The British Society for Restorative Dentistry sits at the 57th percentile: it is larger than about 57% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 65th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include League of Friends of Cossham Hospital (£66k), Oldham Mountain Rescue Team (£66k) and Home-Start Craven (£66k).
Data notes from the register: The latest annual return was received after its deadline. Spending has exceeded income in each of the last three reported years, so the charity has been drawing on reserves or other funds.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The Society promotes high standards in Restorative Dentistry through both meetings and publications and encourages continuing education. Research prizes are awarded and ongoing education projects. Particular interest is given to promoting high quality restorative dentistry for all communities.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| League of Friends of Cossham Hospital | Bristol | £66k |
| Oldham Mountain Rescue Team | Greater Manchester | £66k |
| Home-Start Craven | North Yorkshire | £66k |
| Art Therapy Yorkshire | Scarborough | £66k |