The Chronic Disease Research Foundation
Also known as: Cdrf
The CDRF, an independent medical research charity, funds a range of research programs that aim to discover the cause of common chronic diseases such as heart disease, arthritis, migraine, asthma, dementia. The CDRF runs many projects at the Department of Twin Research, St Thomas' Hospital. It is hoped the research will contribute to the development of future diagnostic tests and treatments.
Activities & Mission
The CDRF, an independent medical research charity, funds a range of research programs that aim to discover the cause of common chronic diseases such as heart disease, arthritis, migraine, asthma, dementia. The CDRF runs many projects at the Department of Twin Research, St Thomas' Hospital. It is hoped the research will contribute to the development of future diagnostic tests and treatments.
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 Efficiency
Higher than 12% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1354). How is this calculated?
Higher than 70% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 61% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
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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.
The Commission record shows these related events on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2023 — Chronically Awesome (organisation 5151093)
- Asset transfer in in 2020 — The Chronic Disease Research Foundation (organisation 1055375)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £214,353 | £946,991 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £4,356,030 | £1,369,631 | £1,364,075 | £5,845,253 | £633,079 | 1 / 0 |
| 2023 | £791,330 | £1,374,056 | £1,366,659 | £3,145,474 | £152,930 | 1 / 0 |
| 2022 | £480,972 | £1,819,685 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £3,218,211 | £690,348 | £643,686 | £5,066,913 | £158,631 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Chronic Disease Research Foundation
What does The Chronic Disease Research Foundation do?
The CDRF, an independent medical research charity, funds a range of research programs that aim to discover the cause of common chronic diseases such as heart disease, arthritis, migraine, asthma, dementia. The CDRF runs many projects at the Department of Twin Research, St Thomas' Hospital. It is hoped the research will contribute to the development of future diagnostic tests and treatments.
How much income did The Chronic Disease Research Foundation report in 2025?
The Chronic Disease Research Foundation reported total income of £214k and reported expenditure of £947k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Chronic Disease Research Foundation?
The Chronic Disease Research Foundation has a program ratio of 31.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 12% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1354 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Chronic Disease Research Foundation registered as a charity?
The Chronic Disease Research Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 November 2019 as charity number 1186102. It has been registered for 7 years.
Who runs The Chronic Disease Research Foundation?
The Chronic Disease Research Foundation is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Mark Daniel Benjamin Simon. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Chronic Disease Research Foundation operate?
The Chronic Disease Research Foundation operates in London, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Chronic Disease Research Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — The Chronic Disease Research Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1186102.
Details
St. Martins Court
10 Paternoster Row
LONDON
EC4M 7EJ
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Also Known As
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- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
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