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Genesis Research Trust

Founded in 1978, Genesis Research Trust, based at Imperial College London, is the largest collaboration of reproductive health researchers in the UK.It is the only charity of its kind to lie consistently at the heart of original leading-edge research investigating why and how things can go wrong with conception, pregnancy and birth; delivering real evidence-based results for medical treatments

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Activities & Mission

Founded in 1978, Genesis Research Trust, based at Imperial College London, is the largest collaboration of reproductive health researchers in the UK.It is the only charity of its kind to lie consistently at the heart of original leading-edge research investigating why and how things can go wrong with conception, pregnancy and birth; delivering real evidence-based results for medical treatments

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
£453,327
Latest Expenditure
£476,369

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 141.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 70.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 29.2%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £127,117
Charitable Activities £232,710
Other Trading £0
Investments £90,585
Other Income £1,000

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £639,579
Raising Funds £263,249
Governance £0
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 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£453,327
£476,3690 / 0
2023
£378,883
£641,0630 / 0
2022
£1,178,630
£902,828£639,579£6,229,294£3,857,0384 / 0
2021
£1,178,630
£902,828£639,579£6,093,059£3,775,2019 / 0
2020
£2,691,843
£989,302£703,389£5,230,319£2,463,48010 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Genesis Research Trust

What does Genesis Research Trust do?

Founded in 1978, Genesis Research Trust, based at Imperial College London, is the largest collaboration of reproductive health researchers in the UK.It is the only charity of its kind to lie consistently at the heart of original leading-edge research investigating why and how things can go wrong with conception, pregnancy and birth; delivering real evidence-based results for medical treatments

How much income did Genesis Research Trust report in 2024?

Genesis Research Trust reported total income of £453k and reported expenditure of £476k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Genesis Research Trust registered as a charity?

Genesis Research Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 July 2018 as charity number 1179130. It has been registered for 8 years.

Who runs Genesis Research Trust?

Genesis Research Trust is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Professor Lord ROBERT MAURICE LIPSON WINSTON. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Genesis Research Trust operate?

Genesis Research Trust operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Genesis Research Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Genesis Research Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1179130.

Details

Address
IRDB Building
Imperial College
Hammersmith Hospital
Du Cane Road
London
W12 0NN
Registration Date
10 July 2018
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5121397
Charity Number
1179130

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Trustees

Professor Lord ROBERT MAURICE LIPSON WINSTON Chair
ANGELA HODES
ANTHONY SOLOMON ROSENFELDER
Also governs 1 other charity
Linda Carole Loftus
Professor PHILLIP ROBERT BENNETT
PROFESSOR STEPHEN FRANKS

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