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National Heart And Lung Foundation

Also known as: National Heart and Lung Institute Foundation

The Charity aims to reduce pain, suffering and premature death caused by heart, lung and cardiovascular disease and disorders. The Charity's beneficiary is National Heart and Lung Institute, Faculty of Medicine, Imperial College London, delivering world leading improvements in clinical care, education and research activities. Special areas of interest include COPD and heart failure.

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Activities & Mission

The Charity aims to reduce pain, suffering and premature death caused by heart, lung and cardiovascular disease and disorders. The Charity's beneficiary is National Heart and Lung Institute, Faculty of Medicine, Imperial College London, delivering world leading improvements in clinical care, education and research activities. Special areas of interest include COPD and heart failure.

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
£764,538
Latest Expenditure
£203,415

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 14.4%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 7% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1712). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 53.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 7% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 86.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 2% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £253,063
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £511,475
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £109,723
Raising Funds £93,692
Governance £81,502
Grants to Institutions £28,221
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
£764,538
£203,415£109,723£24,896,288£24,896,2880 / 0
2024
£899,496
£176,555£104,378£23,586,811£23,586,8110 / 0
2023
£659,762
£809,077£724,433£21,143,683£21,143,6830 / 0
2022
£638,319
£1,036,493£946,205£21,549,115£21,549,1150 / 0
2021
£631,383
£1,032,439£925,124£22,766,285£22,766,2850 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about National Heart And Lung Foundation

What does National Heart And Lung Foundation do?

The Charity aims to reduce pain, suffering and premature death caused by heart, lung and cardiovascular disease and disorders. The Charity's beneficiary is National Heart and Lung Institute, Faculty of Medicine, Imperial College London, delivering world leading improvements in clinical care, education and research activities. Special areas of interest include COPD and heart failure.

How much income did National Heart And Lung Foundation report in 2025?

National Heart And Lung Foundation reported total income of £765k and reported expenditure of £203k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is National Heart And Lung Foundation?

National Heart And Lung Foundation has a program ratio of 14.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 7% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1712 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was National Heart And Lung Foundation registered as a charity?

National Heart And Lung Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 July 1995 as charity number 1048073. It has been registered for 31 years.

Who runs National Heart And Lung Foundation?

National Heart And Lung Foundation is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Richard Harry Reid. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does National Heart And Lung Foundation operate?

National Heart And Lung Foundation operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is National Heart And Lung Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — National Heart And Lung Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1048073.

Details

Address
NATIONAL HEART AND LUNG FOUNDATION
GUY SCADDING BUILDING
DOVEHOUSE STREET
LONDON
SW3 6LY
Registration Date
18 July 1995
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1048073
Charity Number
1048073

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Trustees

Richard Harry Reid Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Alexander Ludovic Lindsay
Also governs 1 other charity
Baroness Sally Morgan
Also governs 2 other charities
Dr MICHAEL HARDING
Also governs 2 other charities
Jonathan Piers Worsley Coleman
Magdalene Sarah Brereton
Also governs 1 other charity
Professor Charles James Knight
Also governs 1 other charity
PROFESSOR KIM MICHAEL REGINALD FOX
Also governs 1 other charity
PROFESSOR SIR MALCOLM GREEN
Also governs 1 other charity

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • National Heart and Lung Institute Foundation

Data & trust

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