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National AIDS Trust

To promote public health through effective HIV prevention and early diagnosis of HIV infection; to promote the rights, dignity, health and wellbeing of people affected by HIV, or at risk of HIV infection, in the UK; to advance the education of the public in general in order to increase awareness and understanding of HIV and AIDS and eradicate HIV-related stigma, discrimination and inequality.

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Activities & Mission

To promote public health through effective HIV prevention and early diagnosis of HIV infection; to promote the rights, dignity, health and wellbeing of people affected by HIV, or at risk of HIV infection, in the UK; to advance the education of the public in general in order to increase awareness and understanding of HIV and AIDS and eradicate HIV-related stigma, discrimination and inequality.

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
£1,115,422
Latest Expenditure
£1,346,911

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 92.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 53% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1286). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 76.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 23% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 24.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 21% of UK Health 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 £831,901
Charitable Activities £240,904
Other Trading £18,635
Investments £23,982
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,036,150
Raising Funds £310,761
Governance £12,785
Grants to Institutions £0
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
£1,115,422
£1,346,911£1,036,150£684,417£684,41719 / 20
2024
£1,390,688
£1,370,396£1,087,989£926,867£926,86720 / 20
2023
£1,136,096
£1,133,594£844,377£908,167£530,21420 / 20
2022
£823,592
£975,754£781,588£905,665£585,48719 / 50
2021
£738,523
£888,858£752,637£1,057,827£706,86617 / 20

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about National AIDS Trust

What does National AIDS Trust do?

To promote public health through effective HIV prevention and early diagnosis of HIV infection; to promote the rights, dignity, health and wellbeing of people affected by HIV, or at risk of HIV infection, in the UK; to advance the education of the public in general in order to increase awareness and understanding of HIV and AIDS and eradicate HIV-related stigma, discrimination and inequality.

How much income did National AIDS Trust report in 2025?

National AIDS Trust reported total income of £1.12m and reported expenditure of £1.35m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is National AIDS Trust?

National AIDS Trust has a program ratio of 92.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 53% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1286 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was National AIDS Trust registered as a charity?

National AIDS Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 November 1987 as charity number 297977. It has been registered for 39 years.

Who runs National AIDS Trust?

National AIDS Trust is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Professor Matthew John Weait. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does National AIDS Trust operate?

National AIDS Trust operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is National AIDS Trust a registered charity?

Yes — National AIDS Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 297977.

Details

Address
National Aids Trust
159 Mile End Road
LONDON
E1 4AQ
Registration Date
23 November 1987
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
297977
Charity Number
297977

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Trustees

Professor Matthew John Weait Chair
Angelina Namiba
David Neil Sparks
Dr Ann Kathleen Sullivan
Gary Christie
John Ceri Edwards
STEPHEN CRAMPTON-HAYWARD

Sectors & Classifications

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14 May 2026
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