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The Commonwealth Pharmacists Association

Also known as: Commonwealth Pharmacists Association

THE CPA ADVANCES HEALTH, PROMOTES WELLBEING AND IMPROVES EDUCATION FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC. WE SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF SAFE AND EFFECTIVE SYSTEMS OF MEDICINES MANAGEMENT, HEALTHIER LIFESTYLES, AND THE REDUCTION OF HEALTH INEQUALITIES. WE ACHIEVE THIS THROUGH SUPPORTING OUR MEMBER ORGANISATIONS TO IMPROVE THE USE OF MEDICINES THROUGH ACCESS TO EDUCATION AND COLLABORATIVE NETWORKS.

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Activities & Mission

THE CPA ADVANCES HEALTH, PROMOTES WELLBEING AND IMPROVES EDUCATION FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC. WE SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF SAFE AND EFFECTIVE SYSTEMS OF MEDICINES MANAGEMENT, HEALTHIER LIFESTYLES, AND THE REDUCTION OF HEALTH INEQUALITIES. WE ACHIEVE THIS THROUGH SUPPORTING OUR MEMBER ORGANISATIONS TO IMPROVE THE USE OF MEDICINES THROUGH ACCESS TO EDUCATION AND COLLABORATIVE NETWORKS.

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 56 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,720,466
Latest Expenditure
£1,558,407

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 90.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 1.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £10,520
Charitable Activities £1,702,025
Other Trading £0
Investments £7,921
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,558,407
Raising Funds £0
Governance £15,250
Grants to Institutions £0
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.

The Commission record shows this related event on the register:

  • Asset transfer in in 2019 — Commonwealth Pharmacists Association (organisation 5051218)
Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£1,720,466
£1,558,407£1,558,407£478,961£100,0009 / 7
2024
£1,189,716
£1,217,158£1,217,158£316,902£100,0007 / 1
2023
£789,907
£747,566£747,566£319,344£133,0002 / 1
2022
£852,173
£670,866£670,866£277,003£9,2752 / 18
2021
£293,704
£295,5520 / 7

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Commonwealth Pharmacists Association

What does The Commonwealth Pharmacists Association do?

THE CPA ADVANCES HEALTH, PROMOTES WELLBEING AND IMPROVES EDUCATION FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC. WE SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF SAFE AND EFFECTIVE SYSTEMS OF MEDICINES MANAGEMENT, HEALTHIER LIFESTYLES, AND THE REDUCTION OF HEALTH INEQUALITIES. WE ACHIEVE THIS THROUGH SUPPORTING OUR MEMBER ORGANISATIONS TO IMPROVE THE USE OF MEDICINES THROUGH ACCESS TO EDUCATION AND COLLABORATIVE NETWORKS.

How much income did The Commonwealth Pharmacists Association report in 2025?

The Commonwealth Pharmacists Association reported total income of £1.72m and reported expenditure of £1.56m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Commonwealth Pharmacists Association registered as a charity?

The Commonwealth Pharmacists Association was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 December 2017 as charity number 1176132. It has been registered for 9 years.

Who runs The Commonwealth Pharmacists Association?

The Commonwealth Pharmacists Association is governed by a board of 13 trustees. The chair of trustees is Prof Thomas Antony Downes. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Commonwealth Pharmacists Association operate?

The Commonwealth Pharmacists Association operates across 56 areas, including Antigua And Barbuda, Australia, Bangladesh and 53 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is The Commonwealth Pharmacists Association a registered charity?

Yes — The Commonwealth Pharmacists Association is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1176132.

Details

Address
ROYAL PHARMACEUTICAL SOCIETY
66-68 EAST SMITHFIELD
LONDON
E1W 1AW
Registration Date
6 December 2017
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5112483
Charity Number
1176132

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Trustees

Prof Thomas Antony Downes Chair
Also governs 2 other charities
AKINBIYI OLASUNKANMI OLOKO
Andrea Lee Gibson Shirtcliffe
Annagrace Malamsha
Bronwyn Le May Clark
Claire Wynn Anderson
Dr James Edward Davies
Dr Phyllis Ocran Mattila
Hope Kalasa
JOHN RAYMOND ANDERSON
Mary Anne Ciappara
Prof David Henry Reissner
William Freloh Mpute

Also Known As

  • Commonwealth Pharmacists Association

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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