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The Babraham Institute

Also known as: Babraham Institute

The Babraham Institute undertakes world-leading innovative research into the molecular mechanisms that underlie normal cellular processes and functions throughout development and the ageing process. Much of the Institute's research involves collaborations with other research institutions and organisations worldwide. The Institute also offers first class PhD and postdoctoral training programmes.

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Activities & Mission

The Babraham Institute undertakes world-leading innovative research into the molecular mechanisms that underlie normal cellular processes and functions throughout development and the ageing process. Much of the Institute's research involves collaborations with other research institutions and organisations worldwide. The Institute also offers first class PhD and postdoctoral training programmes.

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.

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£47,500,000
Latest Expenditure
£55,113,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 79.4%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 68.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 32.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0
Charitable Activities £28,858,000
Other Trading £17,886,000
Investments £756,000
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £37,725,000
Raising Funds £17,275,000
Governance £353,000
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £113,000

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
£47,500,000
£55,113,000£37,725,000£154,894,000£19,800,000361 / 0
2024
£46,662,000
£49,583,000£35,550,000£158,730,000£20,278,000356 / 0
2023
£41,164,000
£46,415,000£34,805,000£156,274,000£20,878,000367 / 0
2022
£40,547,000
£41,850,000£32,245,000£151,992,000£21,000,000369 / 0
2021
£37,113,000
£35,137,000£30,390,000£146,048,000£22,924,000374 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Babraham Institute

What does The Babraham Institute do?

The Babraham Institute undertakes world-leading innovative research into the molecular mechanisms that underlie normal cellular processes and functions throughout development and the ageing process. Much of the Institute's research involves collaborations with other research institutions and organisations worldwide. The Institute also offers first class PhD and postdoctoral training programmes.

How much income did The Babraham Institute report in 2025?

The Babraham Institute reported total income of £47.50m and reported expenditure of £55.11m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Babraham Institute registered as a charity?

The Babraham Institute was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 March 1996 as charity number 1053902. It has been registered for 30 years.

Who runs The Babraham Institute?

The Babraham Institute is governed by a board of 10 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Babraham Institute operate?

The Babraham Institute operates in Cambridgeshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Babraham Institute a registered charity?

Yes — The Babraham Institute is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1053902.

Details

Address
THE BABRAHAM INSTITUTE
BABRAHAM HALL
BABRAHAM
CAMBRIDGE
CB22 3AT
Registration Date
20 March 1996
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1053902
Charity Number
1053902

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Trustees

Alexandra Zoe Pygall
Dr John Wells
Graham Peter Allen
John Macey
Professor Gordon Brown FRS
Professor Helen Walden
Professor Linda Partridge FRS
Professor Paul Lehner FRS
Professor Petra Hajkova
TIMOTHY LIVETT

Also Known As

  • Babraham Institute

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