01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC046920
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- Scotland and other parts of the UK
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 11
- Postcode
- EH41 4BU
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
The British Society of Lifestyle Medicine (BSLM) is an independent charity set up to promote the role of lifestyle medicine in improving people’s health and wellbeing. We empower healthcare professionals to support patients to prevent, manage and even reverse many chronic conditions through education and connection to our like-minded community.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
- the advancement of health
Beneficiaries
- Other defined groups
- No specific group, or for the benefit of the community
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
The BSLM promotes education and research into the field of Lifestyle Medicine by providing support and a networking platform for doctors, associated health professionals and others by: Collecting and sharing research and case studies Providing online discussion forums on lifestyle medicine related matters Publishing regular newsletters for exchange of ideas and information Providing educational and networking opportunities The BSLM promotes public awareness of Lifestyle Medicine and to educate the public by: Providing a list of practitioners working in the field who accept referrals Disseminating relevant scientific and educational information in easily understandable language to enable persons to take informed lifestyle choices Facilitating educational meetings and gatherings. Promoting the adoption of healthy lifestyles by all sections of the population for their general wellbeing and prevention of illness.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 October 2025 | £1,283,386 | £1,359,089 | 11 | 10 August 2026 |
| 31 October 2024 | £1,206,448 | £1,275,144 | 11 | 30 July 2025 |
| 31 October 2023 | £1,097,483 | £1,054,556 | 11 | 26 July 2024 |
| 31 October 2022 | £879,212 | £890,885 | 11 | 31 May 2023 |
| 31 October 2021 | £578,583 | £717,724 | 11 | 2 August 2022 |
Figures are those reported by the charity and supplied in the OSCR bulk download. Blank facts remain distinct from zero.
04 Contact record
Principal office or trustees address
- Address supplied to OSCR
- Suite 12, 28 Sidegate, Haddington, East Lothian
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.bslm.org.uk
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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