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Kidney Research UK

Also known as: National Kidney Research Fund Limited, The National Kidney Research Fund, Kidney Research

To fund and deliver life-saving research into kidney diseases. To improve treatments for people with kidney diseases and enhance their quality of life and to increase awareness of kidney health.

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Activities & Mission

To fund and deliver life-saving research into kidney diseases. To improve treatments for people with kidney diseases and enhance their quality of life and to increase awareness of kidney health.

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
£14,487,009
Latest Expenditure
£16,036,978

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 86.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 77.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 22.9%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £9,045,339
Charitable Activities £3,803,539
Other Trading £663,203
Investments £974,928
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £12,466,300
Raising Funds £3,570,678
Governance £103,354
Grants to Institutions £7,747,298
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
£14,487,009
£16,036,978£12,466,300£12,440,037£2,711,45694 / 445
2024
£13,561,301
£14,398,297£11,475,500£13,576,249£2,524,62185 / 278
2023
£14,490,766
£14,596,993£11,615,587£13,756,550£2,496,00072 / 320
2022
£12,773,000
£9,613,000£7,437,000£13,863,000£3,208,00056 / 352
2021
£6,951,000
£5,876,000£4,093,000£9,960,000£4,476,00060 / 385

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Kidney Research UK

What does Kidney Research UK do?

To fund and deliver life-saving research into kidney diseases. To improve treatments for people with kidney diseases and enhance their quality of life and to increase awareness of kidney health.

How much income did Kidney Research UK report in 2025?

Kidney Research UK reported total income of £14.49m and reported expenditure of £16.04m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Kidney Research UK registered as a charity?

Kidney Research UK was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 July 1967 as charity number 252892. It has been registered for 59 years.

Who runs Kidney Research UK?

Kidney Research UK is governed by a board of 12 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Kidney Research UK operate?

Kidney Research UK operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is Kidney Research UK a registered charity?

Yes — Kidney Research UK is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 252892.

Details

Address
Kidney Research Uk
Stuart House
City Road
PETERBOROUGH
PE1 1QF
Registration Date
24 July 1967
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
252892
Charity Number
252892

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Trustees

Chris Brocklesby
Claire Sharpe
Dr Moin Saleem
Ian Dodd
Janet Downie
John Eric Milad
Matthew Newcombe-Ellis
Also governs 1 other charity
Professor Sir John Cunningham
Simon Davies
Tejal Patel
Victoria Panormo
Also governs 1 other charity

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • National Kidney Research Fund Limited
  • The National Kidney Research Fund
  • Kidney Research
  • Kidney Research UK

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
30 July 2026
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