Genome Research Limited
Notable UK charityAlso known as: Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute
A) TO ADVANCE RESEARCH INTO AND INVESTIGATION OF THE HUMAN GENOME AND TO PUBLISH THE USEFUL RESULTS OF SUCH RESEARCH B) TO ADVANCE SCIENTIFIC AND MEDICAL RESEARCH
Activities & Mission
A) TO ADVANCE RESEARCH INTO AND INVESTIGATION OF THE HUMAN GENOME AND TO PUBLISH THE USEFUL RESULTS OF SUCH RESEARCH B) TO ADVANCE SCIENTIFIC AND MEDICAL 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.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 80% of UK Research charities with income over £10M (sample: 98). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Research charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 87% of UK Research charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
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 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £180,349,000 | £183,494,000 | £183,494,000 | £273,699,000 | £32,047,000 | 1301 / 0 |
| 2024 | £177,347,000 | £183,528,000 | £183,528,000 | £270,238,000 | £32,583,000 | 1296 / 0 |
| 2023 | £189,031,000 | £184,045,000 | £184,045,000 | £271,559,000 | £36,636,000 | 1271 / 0 |
| 2022 | £185,940,000 | £183,161,000 | £183,161,000 | £196,493,000 | £31,622,000 | 1187 / 0 |
| 2021 | £221,458,000 | £207,875,000 | £207,875,000 | £43,131,000 | £18,272,000 | 1178 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Genome Research Limited
What does Genome Research Limited do?
A) TO ADVANCE RESEARCH INTO AND INVESTIGATION OF THE HUMAN GENOME AND TO PUBLISH THE USEFUL RESULTS OF SUCH RESEARCH B) TO ADVANCE SCIENTIFIC AND MEDICAL RESEARCH
How much income did Genome Research Limited report in 2025?
Genome Research Limited reported total income of £180.35m and reported expenditure of £183.49m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Genome Research Limited?
Genome Research Limited has a program ratio of 101.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 80% of UK Research charities with income over £10M (sample of 98 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Genome Research Limited registered as a charity?
Genome Research Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 May 1993 as charity number 1021457. It has been registered for 33 years.
Who runs Genome Research Limited?
Genome Research Limited is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr John-Arne Rottingen. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Genome Research Limited operate?
Genome Research Limited operates in Cambridgeshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Genome Research Limited a registered charity?
Yes — Genome Research Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1021457.
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Also Known As
- Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated