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British Liver Trust

Also known as: The British Liver Foundation

Patient services, including information and our nationwide network of patient support groups.Improving awareness of the risks and causes of liver disease.Research into the causes and treatments of liver disease.Supporting health professionals to deliver high standards of care and support to those affectedEnsuring patients have a voice at local and national government level

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Activities & Mission

Patient services, including information and our nationwide network of patient support groups.Improving awareness of the risks and causes of liver disease.Research into the causes and treatments of liver disease.Supporting health professionals to deliver high standards of care and support to those affectedEnsuring patients have a voice at local and national government level

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
£2,483,343
Latest Expenditure
£2,494,832

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 76.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 31% of UK Research charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 356). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 76.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 17% of UK Research charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 25.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 17% 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 £2,349,867
Charitable Activities £97,569
Other Trading £0
Investments £35,907
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,903,160
Raising Funds £591,672
Governance £35,118
Grants to Institutions £0
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
£2,483,343
£2,494,832£1,903,160£903,315£480,59648 / 86
2024
£1,793,025
£1,873,798£1,513,428£912,025£546,60939 / 15
2023
£1,571,862
£1,757,580£1,401,021£992,798£992,79837 / 25
2022
£1,461,906
£1,377,700£1,065,163£1,178,516£972,31628 / 30
2021
£1,328,340
£1,009,994£780,266£1,094,310£777,88824 / 60

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about British Liver Trust

What does British Liver Trust do?

Patient services, including information and our nationwide network of patient support groups.Improving awareness of the risks and causes of liver disease.Research into the causes and treatments of liver disease.Supporting health professionals to deliver high standards of care and support to those affectedEnsuring patients have a voice at local and national government level

How much income did British Liver Trust report in 2025?

British Liver Trust reported total income of £2.48m and reported expenditure of £2.49m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is British Liver Trust?

British Liver Trust has a program ratio of 76.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 31% of UK Research charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 356 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was British Liver Trust registered as a charity?

British Liver Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 March 1988 as charity number 298858. It has been registered for 38 years.

Who runs British Liver Trust?

British Liver Trust is governed by a board of 9 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does British Liver Trust operate?

British Liver Trust operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is British Liver Trust a registered charity?

Yes — British Liver Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 298858.

Details

Address
1st Floor Offices
Venta Court
20 Jewry Street
Winchester
SO23 8FE
Registration Date
28 March 1988
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
298858
Charity Number
298858

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Trustees

DIANA GORNALL
Dr Anastasios Grammatikopoulos
Dr STEPHEN DAVID RYDER
Georgina Catt
GRAHAM WARNER
Lisa Marie Woodcock
Professor Douglas Thorburn
Victoria Joanne Sheriff

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • The British Liver Foundation

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
14 May 2026
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