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The Drug Safety Research Trust

Post marketing surveillance of newly marketed medicines. Providing education and training in pharmacovigilance and related subjects.

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Activities & Mission

Post marketing surveillance of newly marketed medicines. Providing education and training in pharmacovigilance and related subjects.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,173,145
Latest Expenditure
£2,478,401

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 145.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 68.9%
% 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 £704,584
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £234,799
Other Income £233,762

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,706,844
Raising Funds £24,633
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £746,924

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£1,173,145
£2,478,401£1,706,844£7,281,714£6,866,21426 / 0
2023
£2,316,460
£2,688,576£1,959,822£8,473,267£8,038,98731 / 0
2022
£1,908,698
£2,683,345£2,012,954£8,766,908£8,313,84833 / 0
2021
£4,031,062
£2,794,787£2,157,209£10,036,188£9,564,34830 / 0
2020
£1,396,094
£1,635,153£1,106,830£8,569,841£8,079,22123 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Drug Safety Research Trust

What does The Drug Safety Research Trust do?

Post marketing surveillance of newly marketed medicines. Providing education and training in pharmacovigilance and related subjects.

How much income did The Drug Safety Research Trust report in 2024?

The Drug Safety Research Trust reported total income of £1.17m and reported expenditure of £2.48m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Drug Safety Research Trust registered as a charity?

The Drug Safety Research Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 August 1986 as charity number 327206. It has been registered for 40 years.

Who runs The Drug Safety Research Trust?

The Drug Safety Research Trust is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is PROFESSOR KENNETH ROSS PATERSON. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Drug Safety Research Trust operate?

The Drug Safety Research Trust operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Drug Safety Research Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Drug Safety Research Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 327206.

Details

Address
DRUG SAFETY RESEARCH UNIT
BURSLEDON HALL
BLUNDELL LANE
BURSLEDON
SOUTHAMPTON
SO31 1AA
Website
www.dsru.org
Registration Date
12 August 1986
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
327206
Charity Number
327206

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Trustees

PROFESSOR KENNETH ROSS PATERSON Chair
PROFESSOR ALAN JOHN CAMM QHP BSC
Also governs 2 other charities
Professor Allan Hunter Young
Professor Isla Shelagh Mackenzie MBChB
PROFESSOR MARTIN PATTERSON VESSEY CBE FRCP

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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