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Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Limited

Also known as: Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, The Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, The Juvenile Diabetes Foundation (uk), The Juvenile Diabetes Foundation (uk) Limited, Breakthrough T1D, Jdrf

JDRF adopted the new working name Breakthrough T1D in October 2024, and is part of an international network with a shared vision of a world without type 1 diabetes. In the UK we fund research to cure, treat and prevent type 1 diabetes, work to accelerate the pace of research and the delivery of treatments and give support and a voice to children and adults living with type 1, and their families.

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Activities & Mission

JDRF adopted the new working name Breakthrough T1D in October 2024, and is part of an international network with a shared vision of a world without type 1 diabetes. In the UK we fund research to cure, treat and prevent type 1 diabetes, work to accelerate the pace of research and the delivery of treatments and give support and a voice to children and adults living with type 1, and their families.

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
£8,016,089
Latest Expenditure
£8,360,888

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 70.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 13% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1170). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 67.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 8% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 34.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

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

Donations & Legacies £2,921,614
Charitable Activities £2,881,182
Other Trading £2,160,856
Investments £52,437
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £5,634,231
Raising Funds £2,726,657
Governance £153,988
Grants to Institutions £3,167,898
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
£8,016,089
£8,360,888£5,634,231£1,931,493£909,66066 / 500
2024
£6,670,927
£6,964,742£4,364,529£2,276,292£1,565,10265 / 500
2023
£6,115,258
£6,163,313£3,929,070£2,570,107£1,662,58955 / 500
2022
£5,908,519
£5,514,337£3,497,776£2,618,162£1,765,73655 / 500
2021
£6,375,646
£5,532,144£3,861,295£2,223,980£1,720,14556 / 350

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Limited

What does Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Limited do?

JDRF adopted the new working name Breakthrough T1D in October 2024, and is part of an international network with a shared vision of a world without type 1 diabetes. In the UK we fund research to cure, treat and prevent type 1 diabetes, work to accelerate the pace of research and the delivery of treatments and give support and a voice to children and adults living with type 1, and their families.

How much income did Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Limited report in 2025?

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Limited reported total income of £8.02m and reported expenditure of £8.36m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Limited?

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Limited has a program ratio of 70.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 13% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1170 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Limited registered as a charity?

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 May 1987 as charity number 295716. It has been registered for 39 years.

Who runs Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Limited?

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Limited is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Limited operate?

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Limited operates across 2 areas: Scotland and England And Wales.

Is Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Limited a registered charity?

Yes — Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 295716.

Details

Address
Breakthrough T1D
First Floor Harbour Island North
28 Harbour Exchange Square
London
E14 9GE
Registration Date
14 May 1987
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
295716
Charity Number
295716

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Trustees

David Peter Bruce
Dean Mathew Sowman
Dr Per Lundin
Jared Chebib
Nadia Lee Lafferty Swann
Phillip John Aird-Mash
Sarah Elizabeth Johnson
Stephen Neville Bates

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
  • The Juvenile Diabetes Foundation
  • The Juvenile Diabetes Foundation (uk)
  • The Juvenile Diabetes Foundation (uk) Limited
  • Breakthrough T1D
  • Jdrf

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30 July 2026
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