British Society of Gastroenterology

What British Society of Gastroenterology does

The British Society of Gastroenterology (BSG) is a UK registered charity (No. 1149074) and private company (No. 8124892) founded in 1937, operating as the professional membership society for gastroenterology and hepatology. It serves over 4,000 members drawn from physicians, surgeons, pathologists, scientists, nurses, and allied health professionals, with a stated mission of advancing the investigation, management, and prevention of gastrointestinal diseases through clinical guidelines, education, and research. The society is headquartered at 3 St Andrews Place, London, and operates with a small core staff of 1-10 employees.

BSG's product surface is centered on a community-led delivery model. Its core offerings include the BSG LIVE annual conference, the Web Education Portal hosting webinars, podcasts, and clinical resources, the Gut journal family published in partnership with BMJ Group (including the newly launched Gut Science open-access journal), an extensive clinical guidelines and position statements library, and 15 specialist section committees covering GI subspecialties. The technology stack is conventional: a web-based member portal, digital event delivery infrastructure, and REDCap integration via BiCOPS Birmingham for multicentre research data capture. There is no proprietary AI capability or developer-facing API.

The business model is a classic professional society construct with diversified revenue streams: recurring annual membership subscriptions paid by direct debit or card, per-event registration fees (e.g., £50 for members, £100 for non-members for Advancing Endoscopy Research), journal article processing charges (with 30% member discount), and grant/fellowship programmes including international grants up to £10,000 and travelling fellowships up to £5,000. Go-to-market is community-led: members are acquired through conferences, webinars, education programmes, and direct website sign-up, with an explicit 90th anniversary initiative (Project 90) in 2027 expanding career support, coaching, and regional engagement.

Name

British Society of Gastroenterology

Legal name

British Society of Gastroenterology

Website

https://bsg.org.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1937

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The British Society of Gastroenterology is a UK professional membership society founded in 1937 serving over 4,000 gastroenterology and hepatology professionals through clinical guidelines, journals, conferences, fellowships, and professional development programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Medical Society (Gastroenterology)

NAICS

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (54171), Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (541)

SIC

Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

General Gastroenterology (HLAKAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Care (HLAKAEAD), Colorectal Disease & Proctology (HLAKAEAJ), Liver & GI Clinical Research (Trials Centers) (HLAKAEAL), Healthcare Clinical Professions (CME/CE for Nurses, Allied Health, Pharmacy) (EDAAALAC)

Keywords

• Gastroenterology professional society
• Medical clinical guidelines
• Medical journals publishing
• Continuing medical education
• Medical research grants

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Membership Subscriptions: Annual membership fees paid by physicians, surgeons, pathologists, scientists, nurses and AHPs. Direct debit is the preferred payment method, with debit/credit card also accepted. Fees are payable in Pounds Sterling.
2. Event Registration Fees: Fees charged for attending conferences, courses, and webinars. BSG members receive discounted rates compared to non-members. Examples include Advancing Endoscopy Research at £50 for members/£100 for non-members.
3. Journal Publishing: Article processing charges (APC) for Gut Science journal. BSG members receive 30% discount, trainee members receive 50% discount.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The British Society of Gastroenterology is a UK-based professional membership society that promotes gastroenterology and hepatology through clinical guidelines and position statements, the annual BSG LIVE conference and educational events, peer-reviewed medical journals (Gut, Gut Science, Frontline Gastroenterology, BMJ Open Gastroenterology), a Web Education Portal with webinars and podcasts, research grants and travelling fellowships, and 15 specialist Section Committees for subspecialty engagement. It serves over 4,000 members including physicians, surgeons, pathologists, scientists, nurses and allied health professionals.

Product overview

The British Society of Gastroenterology operates as a professional membership society rather than a traditional product company. Its core offerings center on membership services including BSG LIVE (annual conference), peer-reviewed journals (Gut, Gut Science, Frontline Gastroenterology, BMJ Open Gastroenterology), a Web Education Portal with webinars and podcasts, Clinical Guidelines and Resources, BSG Grants and Bursaries programs, Workforce Reports, and fifteen professional Section Committees. Project 90 represents enhanced membership benefits for the Society's 90th anniversary. The organization connects over 4,000 members including physicians, surgeons, pathologists, scientists, nurses and AHPs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BSG LIVE: Annual conference and major educational event for gastroenterology and hepatology professionals
• BSG Gut Highlights
• Project 90
• Gut Science
• Follow your gut - a SWiG Podcast

Products and services

• BSG LIVE Annual Conference The society's flagship annual conference bringing together gastroenterology and hepatology professionals from across the UK for education, networking, and research presentations. Members receive discounted registration rates.
• Gut Science Journal A gold open access journal dedicated to fundamental and discovery science relating to the digestive tract, published by BMJ Group as a companion to the Gut journal family. BSG members receive 30% APC discount; trainee members receive 50% discount.
• Gut Journal A leading peer-reviewed medical journal published by BMJ Group covering gastroenterology, hepatology, endoscopy and related specialties, distributed globally through BMJ's publishing platform.
• BSG Web Education Portal
• BSG Podcasts Podcast series including 'Follow your gut – a SWiG Podcast', Top to Bottom, Trainees, and BSG Mentoring podcasts, covering gastroenterology topics for BSG members and the wider community.
• Clinical Guidelines and Resources Library Comprehensive library of clinical guidelines, position statements, care bundles, and service success stories covering GI diseases, endoscopy, IBD, liver conditions, and other gastroenterology subspecialties for healthcare professionals.
• BSG Grants and Bursaries Programme Financial support programmes including research grants, international grants (up to £10,000), travelling fellowships (up to £5,000), specialty training grants, and annual meeting bursaries available to BSG members.
• Workforce Reports Workforce reports and data publications on the gastroenterology and hepatology workforce in the UK, supporting workforce planning by NHS and other healthcare employers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 4,000 members served
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NIHR Research Delivery NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe National Institute for Health and Care Research Research Delivery Network enables the health and care system to attract, optimise and deliver research across England. BSG collaborates with RRDNs and NIHR for clinical research support.
• Crohn's & Colitis UKcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading research charity for Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis. Partnership for research activities and patient advocacy in inflammatory bowel disease.
• Guts UKcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGuts UK has 29 active research studies across the UK with grants awarded totalling around £2.3 million. Partner in pancreatic research and digestive disease research.
• Association of Physicians of GB and Ireland (AoP)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInterdisciplinary translational medicine organization hosting vibrant research community. BSG collaborates on shared research objectives.
• BMJ GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Gut journal family including Gut, Frontline Gastroenterology, BMJ Open Gastroenterology, and new Gut Science journal. BSG members receive 30% APC discount.
• JAG (Joint Advisory Group on GI Endoscopy)coreTechnology or IntegrationJAG provides access to National Endoscopy Database (NED) for research purposes. Researchers can request data via online JAG form reviewed by JAG clinical leads.
• The Clarity HubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoaching and mentoring specialist organization providing group coaching programme for up to 40 BSG members through Project 90 Career Support initiative. Four career pathway cohorts offered.
• Faculty of Medical CoachescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDelivers Introduction to Coaching Skills workshops for BSG members as part of Project 90 Career Support workstream.
• AASLD (American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBSG Travelling Fellowship includes attendance at AASLD Liver Meeting in Denver, Colorado. Awards of up to £5,000 for senior trainees to attend.
• UCSD MASLD Research CentrecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity of California San Diego MASLD Research Centre hosted by Prof Rohit Loomba. BSG fellows spend 1-2 weeks at this internationally recognized hepatology centre of clinical excellence.
• ECCO (European Crohn's and Colitis Organisation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBSG nominates trainees for ECCO IBD Intensive Course which takes place prior to ECCO Congress. UK may send three nominees annually.
• BASL (British Association for the Study of the Liver)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint initiatives including AUD (Alcohol Related Disease) webinar series and collaborative conferences. Tim Cross serves as BASL President on BSG Research Committee ex-officio.
• Guts UK CharitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-funder of Pancreatitis James Lind Alliance PSP along with BSG and Pancreatic Society of Great Britain and Ireland.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• American Gastroenterological Association (AGA): The American Gastroenterological Association is the largest US gastroenterology professional society, with comparable membership, journals, clinical guidelines, and annual conference (DDW). Directly comparable as a national GI society serving physicians, surgeons, and researchers.
• Guts UK: Guts UK is a UK charity focused on digestive disease research funding and awareness, with ~£2.3M in active grants. BSG is a core research partner, and they co-fund awards and James Lind Alliance PSPs. Comparable as a UK digestive-disease stakeholder with parallel mission.
• European Crohn's and Colitis Organisation (ECCO): ECCO is a European IBD-focused organization with comparable membership, congress, and educational programs. BSG nominates trainees for ECCO IBD Intensive Course, confirming direct overlap in IBD activities.
• European Association for the Study of the Liver (EASL): EASL is the leading European hepatology society, with comparable journal (Journal of Hepatology), annual congress, and clinical guidelines. Directly comparable to BSG's hepatology portfolio and liver-related awards.
• British Association for the Study of the Liver (BASL): BASL is BSG's UK peer focused specifically on hepatology, with joint webinars and research initiatives. Comparable as a UK-based liver professional society with overlapping membership and conferences.
• American College of Gastroenterology (ACG): ACG is a US-based GI professional society similar to BSG in structure, with membership, journals (AJG), clinical guidelines, and annual meeting. Comparable as a national gastroenterology professional body.
• American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD): AASLD is the US hepatology society, with similar Liver Meeting, Hepatology journal, and fellowship programs. BSG has an active Travelling Fellowship partnership with AASLD, confirming direct comparability.
• United European Gastroenterology (UEG): UEG is a pan-European umbrella society for gastroenterology, offering comparable member services, journals, week (UEG Week), and educational programs. BSG members interact with UEG through joint awards and reciprocal activities.

Broad incumbents

• Royal College of Physicians (RCP): RCP is the UK professional body for physicians, including gastroenterologists. Broader but overlapping in scope, with comparable membership, exam, and CPD frameworks. Comparable as a UK medical professional society.

Emerging players

• Crohn's & Colitis UK: Crohn's & Colitis UK is a leading UK IBD research charity and patient advocacy organization. BSG partners with Crohn's & Colitis UK on research and advocacy, and they overlap in serving the UK IBD community. Comparable as a UK-focused GI disease stakeholder.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

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