Medical Research Foundation
Also known as: Mrf
To promote medical research anywhere in the world, and in particular to support research training, public engagement with research and the dissemination of research results for the improvement of human health.
Activities & Mission
To promote medical research anywhere in the world, and in particular to support research training, public engagement with research and the dissemination of research results for the improvement of human 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.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 98% of UK Research charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 356). How is this calculated?
Higher than 33% of UK Research charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 32% of UK Research 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 | £3,743,220 | £11,044,037 | £9,638,251 | £61,018,614 | £9,700,000 | 34 / 5 |
| 2024 | £4,779,381 | £9,086,563 | £8,089,183 | £69,409,854 | £11,100,000 | 32 / 8 |
| 2023 | £5,055,874 | £8,692,870 | £7,670,590 | £66,442,763 | £9,400,000 | 31 / 0 |
| 2022 | £5,708,928 | £9,649,210 | £8,752,611 | £73,407,602 | £9,218,759 | 30 / 8 |
| 2021 | £3,305,609 | £4,089,179 | £3,435,647 | £71,223,504 | £9,196,429 | 23 / 6 |
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Frequently asked questions about Medical Research Foundation
What does Medical Research Foundation do?
To promote medical research anywhere in the world, and in particular to support research training, public engagement with research and the dissemination of research results for the improvement of human health.
How much income did Medical Research Foundation report in 2025?
Medical Research Foundation reported total income of £3.74m and reported expenditure of £11.04m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Medical Research Foundation?
Medical Research Foundation has a program ratio of 257.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 98% of UK Research charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 356 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Medical Research Foundation registered as a charity?
Medical Research Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 30 September 2010 as charity number 1138223. It has been registered for 16 years.
Who runs Medical Research Foundation?
Medical Research Foundation is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Professor Paul Moss OBE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Medical Research Foundation operate?
Medical Research Foundation operates across 9 areas, including Ethiopia, Northern Ireland, Norway and 6 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Medical Research Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — Medical Research Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1138223.
Details
33 St John's Lane
London
EC1M 4BJ
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- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
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