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Association Of Medical Research Charities

Also known as: A M R C

The principal activity of the Association is the charitable advancement of medical and health research in the United Kingdom generally and in particular the advancement and promotion of the collective effectiveness of those charities of which a principal activity is medical and health research.

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Activities & Mission

The principal activity of the Association is the charitable advancement of medical and health research in the United Kingdom generally and in particular the advancement and promotion of the collective effectiveness of those charities of which a principal activity is medical and health research.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,334,177
Latest Expenditure
£1,235,315

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 92.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 53% of UK Research charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 356). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Research charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 92% of UK Research charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £6,692
Charitable Activities £1,263,445
Other Trading £0
Investments £42,952
Other Income £21,088

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,235,315
Raising Funds £0
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £19,633
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£1,334,177
£1,235,315£1,235,315£1,132,416£659,08716 / 0
2024
£1,306,161
£1,139,492£1,139,492£1,033,554£650,83115 / 0
2023
£1,145,923
£1,066,421£1,066,421£866,885£618,66914 / 0
2022
£1,198,646
£1,024,155£1,024,155£787,383£563,83715 / 0
2021
£1,069,346
£983,007£983,007£612,892£560,24615 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Association Of Medical Research Charities

What does Association Of Medical Research Charities do?

The principal activity of the Association is the charitable advancement of medical and health research in the United Kingdom generally and in particular the advancement and promotion of the collective effectiveness of those charities of which a principal activity is medical and health research.

How much income did Association Of Medical Research Charities report in 2025?

Association Of Medical Research Charities reported total income of £1.33m and reported expenditure of £1.24m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Association Of Medical Research Charities?

Association Of Medical Research Charities has a program ratio of 92.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 53% of UK Research charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 356 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Association Of Medical Research Charities registered as a charity?

Association Of Medical Research Charities was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 June 1987 as charity number 296772. It has been registered for 39 years.

Who runs Association Of Medical Research Charities?

Association Of Medical Research Charities is governed by a board of 15 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr Kathryn Louise Wood. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Association Of Medical Research Charities operate?

Association Of Medical Research Charities operates across 2 areas: Northern Ireland and Scotland.

Is Association Of Medical Research Charities a registered charity?

Yes — Association Of Medical Research Charities is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 296772.

Details

Address
Woburn House
Part Fifth Floor
20 Tavistock Square
London
England
WC1H 9HQ
Registration Date
1 June 1987
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
296772
Charity Number
296772

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Trustees

Dr Kathryn Louise Wood Chair
Adam Patrick Cobham
Ashley Stewart Ball-Gamble
Claire Elizabeth Pimm-Martin
Daniel John Burkwood
Daniel Victor Pavin
Dr Elizabeth Claire Thompson
Also governs 1 other charity
Dr Sarah Main
Also governs 2 other charities
Dr Thomas William Nutt
Elizabeth Jean Robertson
Emily Elisheva Renee Reuben
Henrietta Katherine Braund
Hilary May Evans-Newton
Professor Bryan Williams
Also governs 1 other charity
Professor Nicholas Robert Lemoine
Also governs 1 other charity

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • A M R C

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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