Barts Charity
Also known as: Barts and the London Charity and Related Charities, Barts and the London Charity Trustee and Related Charities, St Bartholomew's and the Royal London Charitable Foundation
Barts Charity brings brilliant ideas, ground-breaking research and transformational healthcare to life in East London. Together with our partners we make better healthcare possible, funding brilliant ideas and ground-breaking research to transform lives. We invest in inspiring people and projects that have the greatest impact on the health and lives of local people.
Activities & Mission
Barts Charity brings brilliant ideas, ground-breaking research and transformational healthcare to life in East London. Together with our partners we make better healthcare possible, funding brilliant ideas and ground-breaking research to transform lives. We invest in inspiring people and projects that have the greatest impact on the health and lives of local people.
Grants
Barts Charity is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Grants paid (2026)
- £33,008,935
- Who it helps
- the general public
- What it supports
- the advancement of health or the saving of lives
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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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2026.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £13,011,353 | £41,283,053 | £35,404,958 | £426,741,273 | £46,141,000 | 43 / 0 |
| 2025 | £12,894,000 | £28,925,000 | £21,404,000 | £414,975,000 | £67,202,000 | 44 / 0 |
| 2024 | £14,001,000 | £44,554,000 | £36,476,000 | £411,599,000 | £3,845,000 | 42 / 0 |
| 2023 | £11,899,000 | £52,549,000 | £45,393,000 | £401,324,000 | £27,182,000 | 37 / 0 |
| 2022 | £14,511,000 | £34,560,000 | £28,853,000 | £449,368,000 | £68,543,000 | 30 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Barts Charity
What does Barts Charity do?
Barts Charity brings brilliant ideas, ground-breaking research and transformational healthcare to life in East London. Together with our partners we make better healthcare possible, funding brilliant ideas and ground-breaking research to transform lives. We invest in inspiring people and projects that have the greatest impact on the health and lives of local people.
How much income did Barts Charity report in 2026?
Barts Charity reported total income of £13.01m and reported expenditure of £41.28m for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Barts Charity registered as a charity?
Barts Charity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 February 1997 as charity number 212563. It has been registered for 29 years.
Who runs Barts Charity?
Barts Charity is governed by a board of 10 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Barts Charity operate?
Barts Charity operates across 7 areas, including Barking And Dagenham, City Of London, Hackney and 4 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Barts Charity a registered charity?
Yes — Barts Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 212563.
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Also Known As
- Barts and the London Charity and Related Charities
- Barts and the London Charity Trustee and Related Charities
- St Bartholomew's and the Royal London Charitable Foundation
- Barts Charity
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
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