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Genome Research Limited

Notable UK charity

Also 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

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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

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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.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£180,349,000
Latest Expenditure
£183,494,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 101.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.2%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0
Charitable Activities £164,887,000
Other Trading £13,627,000
Investments £1,835,000
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £183,494,000
Raising Funds £0
Governance £433,000
Grants to Institutions £4,827,000
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
£180,349,000
£183,494,000£183,494,000£273,699,000£32,047,0001301 / 0
2024
£177,347,000
£183,528,000£183,528,000£270,238,000£32,583,0001296 / 0
2023
£189,031,000
£184,045,000£184,045,000£271,559,000£36,636,0001271 / 0
2022
£185,940,000
£183,161,000£183,161,000£196,493,000£31,622,0001187 / 0
2021
£221,458,000
£207,875,000£207,875,000£43,131,000£18,272,0001178 / 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.

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.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
21 May 1993
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1021457
Charity Number
1021457

Trustees

Dr John-Arne Rottingen Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Caroline Relton
Daniel Abrams
Dr Nicole Mather
Karen Chadwick
Mark McCarthy
Matthew Newcombe-Ellis
Also governs 1 other charity
Michael Dunn

Also Known As

  • Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute

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