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European Renal Association

Also known as: European Renal Association-European Dialysis and Transplant Association

The advancement of medical knowledge by promoting scientific and clinical advances in the field of nephrology, dialysis, renal transplantation, hypertension & related subjects. The objectives are achieved by publishing journals, holding annual congresses, producing epidemiological data for research, organising educational courses, supporting fellowships and research, producing guidelines.

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Activities & Mission

The advancement of medical knowledge by promoting scientific and clinical advances in the field of nephrology, dialysis, renal transplantation, hypertension & related subjects. The objectives are achieved by publishing journals, holding annual congresses, producing epidemiological data for research, organising educational courses, supporting fellowships and research, producing guidelines.

Grants

European Renal Association makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
organisations and individuals
Total spending (2025)
£8,047,583
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
the general public
What it supports
education and training and the advancement of health or the saving of lives

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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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.

Show all 61 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£8,923,715
Latest Expenditure
£8,047,583

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 85.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 94.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 8.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £26,169
Charitable Activities £4,895,609
Other Trading £3,768,298
Investments £185,704
Other Income £47,935

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £7,628,951
Raising Funds £418,632
Governance £275,052
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
£8,923,715
£8,047,583£7,628,951£16,859,432£16,002,07715 / 50
2024
£8,340,299
£6,187,130£5,975,569£15,114,876£15,756,93513 / 50
2023
£7,957,604
£5,890,331£5,674,281£13,323,384£13,323,38413 / 100
2022
£6,946,612
£5,038,383£4,856,201£11,461,618£11,462,66011 / 50
2021
£4,821,555
£3,450,773£3,338,817£9,314,312£9,391,4709 / 100

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about European Renal Association

What does European Renal Association do?

The advancement of medical knowledge by promoting scientific and clinical advances in the field of nephrology, dialysis, renal transplantation, hypertension & related subjects. The objectives are achieved by publishing journals, holding annual congresses, producing epidemiological data for research, organising educational courses, supporting fellowships and research, producing guidelines.

How much income did European Renal Association report in 2025?

European Renal Association reported total income of £8.92m and reported expenditure of £8.05m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was European Renal Association registered as a charity?

European Renal Association was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 January 1997 as charity number 1060134. It has been registered for 29 years.

Who runs European Renal Association?

European Renal Association is governed by a board of 13 trustees. The chair of trustees is Prof Maria Roser Torra Balcells. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does European Renal Association operate?

European Renal Association operates across 61 areas, including Albania, Algeria, Andorra and 58 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is European Renal Association a registered charity?

Yes — European Renal Association is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1060134.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
14 January 1997
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1060134
Charity Number
1060134

Trustees

Prof Maria Roser Torra Balcells Chair
Dr Jennifer Susan Lees
Prof Alberto Ortiz Arduan
Prof. Dimitrios Goumenos
Prof. Ieva Ziedina
Prof. Kathrin Eller
Prof. Kitty Jacoba Jager
Prof. Loreto Gesualdo
Prof. Marcin Rafal Adamczak
Prof. Mustafa Arici
Prof. Roberto Minutolo
Prof. Siren Sezer
Prof. Vasileios Liakopoulos

Also Known As

  • European Renal Association
  • European Renal Association-European Dialysis and Transplant Association

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
9 November 2026
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