Psychiatry Research Trust

Supporting research both with protected funds used only for research in specified areas, and unrestricted funds, awarded to young researchers in open competition, provided they are supervised and that their research falls within one of the Clinical Academic Groups (CAG) of the IoPPN. Additionally, supporting young psychiatrists from Eastern Europe and developing countries

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Activities & Mission

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

£387,834

Latest Expenditure

£599,262

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 35.1%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 14% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1354). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 97.1%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 54% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 16.3%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 21% of UK Health 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 £497,382

Charitable Activities £0

Other Trading £0

Investments £91,093

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £206,420

Raising Funds £6,081

Governance £28,615

Grants to Institutions £124,271

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.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£387,834	£599,262				0 / 0
2024	£588,475	£212,501	£206,420	£5,389,554	£2,673,055	0 / 0
2023	£314,198	£321,100				0 / 0
2022	£2,128,581	£338,894	£331,314	£4,952,540	£2,545,971	0 / 0
2021	£615,996	£320,731	£309,081	£3,014,076	£1,529,033	0 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Psychiatry Research Trust

What does Psychiatry Research Trust do?

How much income did Psychiatry Research Trust report in 2025?

Psychiatry Research Trust reported total income of £388k and reported expenditure of £599k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Psychiatry Research Trust?

Psychiatry Research Trust has a program ratio of 35.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 14% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1354 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Psychiatry Research Trust registered as a charity?

Psychiatry Research Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 March 1982 as charity number 284286. It has been registered for 44 years.

Who runs Psychiatry Research Trust?

Psychiatry Research Trust is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is Professor Carmine Pariante. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Psychiatry Research Trust operate?

Psychiatry Research Trust operates across 4 areas: Ethiopia, India, Kent and London.

Is Psychiatry Research Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Psychiatry Research Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 284286.