Nuffield Health
Notable UK charityAlso known as: Nuffield Hospitals, Nuffield Nursing Homes Trust
To advance, promote and maintain health and healthcare of all descriptions and to prevent, relieve and cure sickness and ill health of every kind.
Activities & Mission
To advance, promote and maintain health and healthcare of all descriptions and to prevent, relieve and cure sickness and ill health of every kind.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 93% of UK Health charities with income over £10M (sample: 165). How is this calculated?
Higher than 77% of UK Health charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 70% of UK Health charities with income over £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 | £1,484,700,000 | £1,543,500,000 | £1,531,700,000 | £1,012,400,000 | £0 | 18566 / 0 |
| 2024 | £1,453,100,000 | £1,489,500,000 | £1,459,100,000 | £1,064,200,000 | £0 | 19361 / 0 |
| 2023 | £1,358,100,000 | £1,422,100,000 | £1,395,900,000 | £1,081,200,000 | £0 | 18215 / 0 |
| 2022 | £1,238,400,000 | £1,301,000,000 | £1,232,400,000 | -£104,400,000 | £0 | 17165 / 0 |
| 2021 | £995,600,000 | £1,028,400,000 | £993,300,000 | -£54,600,000 | £0 | 16400 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Nuffield Health
What does Nuffield Health do?
To advance, promote and maintain health and healthcare of all descriptions and to prevent, relieve and cure sickness and ill health of every kind.
How much income did Nuffield Health report in 2025?
Nuffield Health reported total income of £1.48bn and reported expenditure of £1.54bn for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Nuffield Health?
Nuffield Health has a program ratio of 103.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 93% of UK Health charities with income over £10M (sample of 165 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Nuffield Health registered as a charity?
Nuffield Health was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 September 1962 as charity number 205533. It has been registered for 64 years.
Who runs Nuffield Health?
Nuffield Health is governed by a board of 9 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Nuffield Health operate?
Nuffield Health operates across 3 areas: Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is Nuffield Health a registered charity?
Yes — Nuffield Health is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 205533.
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Registry Information
Other notable Health charities
Major UK charities in the same primary sector, drawn from the curated priority cohort.
Trustees
Also governs 2 other charities
Also Known As
- Nuffield Hospitals
- Nuffield Nursing Homes Trust
- Nuffield Hospitals
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated