Heart Research UK
Also known as: National Heart Research Fund, Heart Research, Hruk
Heart diseases claim a life every 5 minutes in the UK. We know research works and will save lives. We know that delivering community programmes across the UK will keep families together for longer. We focus on benefitting patients as soon as possible, to save more lives. We are dedicated to the prevention, treatment and cure of heart diseases. Until there are no more deaths from heart diseases.
Activities & Mission
Heart diseases claim a life every 5 minutes in the UK. We know research works and will save lives. We know that delivering community programmes across the UK will keep families together for longer. We focus on benefitting patients as soon as possible, to save more lives. We are dedicated to the prevention, treatment and cure of heart diseases. Until there are no more deaths from heart diseases.
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 23% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1170). How is this calculated?
Higher than 10% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 6% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £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 | £3,394,375 | £3,938,466 | £2,808,697 | £3,626,371 | £3,626,371 | 38 / 100 |
| 2023 | £4,017,338 | £3,323,986 | £2,587,628 | £4,287,418 | £2,939,144 | 36 / 100 |
| 2022 | £2,545,042 | £3,986,969 | £3,351,203 | £3,874,882 | £3,331,385 | 31 / 3 |
| 2021 | £2,731,081 | £3,577,577 | £3,104,567 | £6,826,433 | £4,875,290 | 27 / 0 |
| 2020 | £2,743,437 | £1,589,189 | £1,166,799 | £6,913,365 | £2,886,134 | 23 / 32 |
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Frequently asked questions about Heart Research UK
What does Heart Research UK do?
Heart diseases claim a life every 5 minutes in the UK. We know research works and will save lives. We know that delivering community programmes across the UK will keep families together for longer. We focus on benefitting patients as soon as possible, to save more lives. We are dedicated to the prevention, treatment and cure of heart diseases. Until there are no more deaths from heart diseases.
How much income did Heart Research UK report in 2025?
Heart Research UK reported total income of £3.39m and reported expenditure of £3.94m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Heart Research UK?
Heart Research UK has a program ratio of 82.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 23% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1170 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Heart Research UK registered as a charity?
Heart Research UK was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 March 1995 as charity number 1044821. It has been registered for 31 years.
Who runs Heart Research UK?
Heart Research UK is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Julie Fenwick. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Heart Research UK operate?
Heart Research UK operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is Heart Research UK a registered charity?
Yes — Heart Research UK is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1044821.
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Also Known As
- National Heart Research Fund
- Heart Research
- Hruk
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 30 July 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated