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Reta Lila Weston Trust For Medical Research

The principal objectives of the Charity are to provide monies for the purposes of providing medical research and promoting neurological research throughout the UK and providing funding to the Department of Neurological Studies at the Middlesex Hospital and Medical School, London, now part of University College London.

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Activities & Mission

The principal objectives of the Charity are to provide monies for the purposes of providing medical research and promoting neurological research throughout the UK and providing funding to the Department of Neurological Studies at the Middlesex Hospital and Medical School, London, now part of University College London.

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.

Show all 6 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,040,394
Latest Expenditure
£4,833,304

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 459.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 100% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 2063). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 98.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 50% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 1.3%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 56% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £1,040,394
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £4,778,289
Raising Funds £55,015
Governance £8,100
Grants to Institutions £4,657,560
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
£1,040,394
£4,833,304£4,778,289£33,535,112£33,535,1120 / 0
2024
£706,622
£790,975£738,647£42,965,921£42,965,9210 / 0
2023
£550,881
£69,664£30,603£35,812,622£35,812,6220 / 0
2022
£464,386
£77,0530 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Reta Lila Weston Trust For Medical Research

What does Reta Lila Weston Trust For Medical Research do?

The principal objectives of the Charity are to provide monies for the purposes of providing medical research and promoting neurological research throughout the UK and providing funding to the Department of Neurological Studies at the Middlesex Hospital and Medical School, London, now part of University College London.

How much income did Reta Lila Weston Trust For Medical Research report in 2025?

Reta Lila Weston Trust For Medical Research reported total income of £1.04m and reported expenditure of £4.83m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Reta Lila Weston Trust For Medical Research?

Reta Lila Weston Trust For Medical Research has a program ratio of 459.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 100% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 2063 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Reta Lila Weston Trust For Medical Research registered as a charity?

Reta Lila Weston Trust For Medical Research was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 June 1968 as charity number 256279. It has been registered for 58 years.

Who runs Reta Lila Weston Trust For Medical Research?

Reta Lila Weston Trust For Medical Research is governed by a board of 1 trustee. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Reta Lila Weston Trust For Medical Research operate?

Reta Lila Weston Trust For Medical Research operates across 6 areas, including Guernsey, Isle Of Man, Jersey and 3 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Reta Lila Weston Trust For Medical Research a registered charity?

Yes — Reta Lila Weston Trust For Medical Research is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 256279.

Details

Address
The Trust Partnership Ltd
6 Trull Farm Buildings
Trull
TETBURY
Gloucestershire
GL8 8SQ
Registration Date
27 June 1968
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
256279
Charity Number
256279

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Trustees

Reta Lila Howard Foundation

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