John Innes Foundation
Supporting education and research and fostering commercial innovation for the benefit of agriculture, the environment and society
Activities & Mission
Supporting education and research and fostering commercial innovation for the benefit of agriculture, the environment and society
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.
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 30% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 829). How is this calculated?
Higher than 13% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 7% of UK Economic and community development 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 | £1,662,430 | £1,740,762 | £1,381,041 | £41,950,712 | £0 | 0 / 0 |
| 2024 | £1,509,543 | £5,878,206 | £5,646,495 | £41,962,618 | £273,537 | 0 / 0 |
| 2023 | £1,317,852 | £2,183,187 | £2,004,524 | £44,219,231 | £2,408,522 | 0 / 0 |
| 2022 | £1,143,152 | £1,325,583 | £1,149,153 | £47,116,642 | £3,183,478 | 0 / 0 |
| 2021 | £1,075,541 | £3,586,406 | £3,410,287 | £45,136,840 | £2,476,350 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about John Innes Foundation
What does John Innes Foundation do?
Supporting education and research and fostering commercial innovation for the benefit of agriculture, the environment and society
How much income did John Innes Foundation report in 2025?
John Innes Foundation reported total income of £1.66m and reported expenditure of £1.74m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is John Innes Foundation?
John Innes Foundation has a program ratio of 83.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 30% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 829 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was John Innes Foundation registered as a charity?
John Innes Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 30 September 2005 as charity number 1111527. It has been registered for 21 years.
Who runs John Innes Foundation?
John Innes Foundation is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is PETER DAVID INNES. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does John Innes Foundation operate?
John Innes Foundation operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is John Innes Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — John Innes Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1111527.
Details
C/O John Innes Centre
Colney Lane
Norwich
Norfolk
NR4 7UH
Registry Information
Is this your charity?
Add your logo, photos and tell the story behind the numbers in your own words. Free for our first 50 launch partners.
Claim this listing Learn more about premium profilesOther notable Economic and community development charities
Major UK charities in the same primary sector, drawn from the curated priority cohort.
Trustees
Also governs 1 other charity
Sectors & Classifications
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated