North West Lung Centre

Promoting and assisting with the funding of research into lung disease in the North West of England

Activities & Mission

Promoting and assisting with the funding of research into lung disease in the North West of England

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.

Region

England

Financial Information

Latest Income

£20,870,249

Latest Expenditure

£16,020,775

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 8.0%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 5% of UK Research charities with income over £10M (sample: 98). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 10.4%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 2% of UK Research charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.2%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 87% of UK Research charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £11,239

Charitable Activities £0

Other Trading £19,664,293

Investments £1,169,520

Other Income £25,197

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,668,964

Raising Funds £11,261

Governance £26,721

Grants to Institutions £1,614,952

Other Expenditure £14,340,550

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	£20,870,249	£16,020,775	£1,668,964	£132,146,362	£129,919,251	175 / 0
2024	£19,573,189	£12,980,503	£901,387	£39,109,078	£36,758,162	162 / 0
2023	£18,973,658	£15,086,614	£2,103,337	£31,946,405	£30,327,064	162 / 0
2022	£17,496,228	£13,064,035	£1,542,429	£28,309,384	£0	140 / 0
2021	£15,867,792	£12,465,318	£1,326,916	£24,880,608	£24,865,833	122 / 0

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Frequently asked questions about North West Lung Centre

What does North West Lung Centre do?

Promoting and assisting with the funding of research into lung disease in the North West of England

How much income did North West Lung Centre report in 2025?

North West Lung Centre reported total income of £20.87m and reported expenditure of £16.02m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is North West Lung Centre?

North West Lung Centre has a program ratio of 8.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 5% of UK Research charities with income over £10M (sample of 98 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was North West Lung Centre registered as a charity?

North West Lung Centre was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 30 January 2002 as charity number 1090320. It has been registered for 24 years.

Who runs North West Lung Centre?

North West Lung Centre 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 North West Lung Centre operate?

North West Lung Centre operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is North West Lung Centre a registered charity?

Yes — North West Lung Centre is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1090320.