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Pain Relief Foundation

Also known as: Prf, Pain Research Institute

SEEKING TO FIND THE CAUSES OF HUMAN CHRONIC AND OTHER PAINSEEKING TO UNDERSTAND THE MECHANISMS OF HUMAN CHRONIC AND OTHER PAINCONDUCTING RESEARCH INTO HUMAN CHRONIC AND OTHER PAINPROVIDING GRANTS FOR RESEARCH INTO HUMAN CHRONIC AND OTHER PAINSEEKING TO FIND IMPROVED METHODS OF TREATING HUMAN CHRONIC PAINEDUCATING HEALTH PROFESSIONALS AT ALL LEVELS INTO THE TREATMENT OF HUMAN CHRONIC PAIN

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Activities & Mission

SEEKING TO FIND THE CAUSES OF HUMAN CHRONIC AND OTHER PAINSEEKING TO UNDERSTAND THE MECHANISMS OF HUMAN CHRONIC AND OTHER PAINCONDUCTING RESEARCH INTO HUMAN CHRONIC AND OTHER PAINPROVIDING GRANTS FOR RESEARCH INTO HUMAN CHRONIC AND OTHER PAINSEEKING TO FIND IMPROVED METHODS OF TREATING HUMAN CHRONIC PAINEDUCATING HEALTH PROFESSIONALS AT ALL LEVELS INTO THE TREATMENT OF HUMAN CHRONIC PAIN

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
£246,234
Latest Expenditure
£372,097

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 83.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 86.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 19.7%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £373,501
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £42,523
Investments £95,054
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £427,402
Raising Funds £69,134
Governance £28,789
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
£246,234
£372,0970 / 2
2024
£350,863
£499,1940 / 3
2023
£511,078
£496,536£427,402£2,890,201£2,864,8584 / 3
2022
£278,121
£445,9930 / 3
2021
£198,255
£395,1020 / 4

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Pain Relief Foundation

What does Pain Relief Foundation do?

SEEKING TO FIND THE CAUSES OF HUMAN CHRONIC AND OTHER PAINSEEKING TO UNDERSTAND THE MECHANISMS OF HUMAN CHRONIC AND OTHER PAINCONDUCTING RESEARCH INTO HUMAN CHRONIC AND OTHER PAINPROVIDING GRANTS FOR RESEARCH INTO HUMAN CHRONIC AND OTHER PAINSEEKING TO FIND IMPROVED METHODS OF TREATING HUMAN CHRONIC PAINEDUCATING HEALTH PROFESSIONALS AT ALL LEVELS INTO THE TREATMENT OF HUMAN CHRONIC PAIN

How much income did Pain Relief Foundation report in 2025?

Pain Relief Foundation reported total income of £246k and reported expenditure of £372k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Pain Relief Foundation registered as a charity?

Pain Relief Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 March 2014 as charity number 1156227. It has been registered for 12 years.

Who runs Pain Relief Foundation?

Pain Relief Foundation is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is DAVID CAIN. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Pain Relief Foundation operate?

Pain Relief Foundation operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Pain Relief Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — Pain Relief Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1156227.

Details

Address
Clinical SCiences Centre
University Hospital Aintree
Lower Lane
Liverpool
L9 7AL
Registration Date
17 March 2014
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5043718
Charity Number
1156227

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Trustees

DAVID CAIN Chair
Also governs 2 other charities
Dr CHRIS WELLS
Dr JOHN RICHARD WILES
Dr MANOHAR SHARMA
Dr TIMOTHY PAUL NASH
Geraldine Thompson
JUDITH MARY DALEY
PETER FELL
Also governs 1 other charity
Professor Francis McGlone
PROFESSOR MICHELLE BRIGGS
Professor Paul Richard Eldridge
Also governs 3 other charities

Also Known As

  • Prf, Pain Research Institute

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