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rothamsted research limited

The charity supports the general public. Rothamsted Research Limited is a registered charity whose purpose is education and training. It delivers its work by sponsoring or undertaking research. The charity is based in Harpenden and operates in Central Bedfordshire, Devon, and various other locations.


This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

Scientific research, training and communication to advance knowledge that will enhance the management of cultivated land, nationally and internationally, for environmental and societal benefit

Fundraising

See where Rothamsted Research Limited is active and find local fundraising opportunities.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£39,719,000
Latest Expenditure
£33,616,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 84.2%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 99.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 1.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0
Charitable Activities £38,557,000
Other Trading £670,000
Investments £492,000
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £33,429,000
Raising Funds £187,000
Governance £181,000
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024£39,719,000£33,616,000£33,429,000£85,463,000£159,000,000373 / 0
2023£39,994,000£33,698,000£33,690,000£79,460,000£136,000,000356 / 0
2022£36,278,000£32,352,000£32,341,000£72,710,000£14,977,000357 / 0
2021£35,468,000£31,141,000£31,025,000£68,766,000£5,900,000340 / 0
2020£32,445,000£33,101,000£33,043,000£64,237,000£17,600,000333 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers