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The Foundation For Liver Research

Research comprises 7 main areas:- Viral Hepatitis; Liver Inflammation & Metabolism; Metabolic Profiling; Mitochondrial Dysfunction; Liver Regeneration & Repair; Alcohol; Senescence & the liver. The Institute of Hepatology is affiliated to Birkbeck, University of London & a Memo of Understanding has been signed with King's College London & King's College Hospital NHS Trust for future collaborations

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Activities & Mission

Research comprises 7 main areas:- Viral Hepatitis; Liver Inflammation & Metabolism; Metabolic Profiling; Mitochondrial Dysfunction; Liver Regeneration & Repair; Alcohol; Senescence & the liver. The Institute of Hepatology is affiliated to Birkbeck, University of London & a Memo of Understanding has been signed with King's College London & King's College Hospital NHS Trust for future collaborations

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
£2,982,647
Latest Expenditure
£4,520,032

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 132.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 90.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 13.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £632,133
Charitable Activities £350,668
Other Trading £0
Investments £2,106,606
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £4,099,655
Raising Funds £420,377
Governance £184,892
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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£2,982,647
£4,520,032£4,099,655£48,590,060£3,164,40726 / 0
2024
£3,333,944
£3,523,495£3,142,522£49,879,212£4,047,23027 / 0
2023
£3,015,792
£3,249,820£3,075,369£50,860,985£3,753,28823 / 2
2022
£2,778,766
£2,837,447£2,632,352£52,642,000£5,733,77421 / 2
2021
£2,822,721
£2,640,864£2,418,552£51,910,956£4,527,33721 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Foundation For Liver Research

What does The Foundation For Liver Research do?

Research comprises 7 main areas:- Viral Hepatitis; Liver Inflammation & Metabolism; Metabolic Profiling; Mitochondrial Dysfunction; Liver Regeneration & Repair; Alcohol; Senescence & the liver. The Institute of Hepatology is affiliated to Birkbeck, University of London & a Memo of Understanding has been signed with King's College London & King's College Hospital NHS Trust for future collaborations

How much income did The Foundation For Liver Research report in 2025?

The Foundation For Liver Research reported total income of £2.98m and reported expenditure of £4.52m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Foundation For Liver Research registered as a charity?

The Foundation For Liver Research was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 March 2010 as charity number 1134579. It has been registered for 16 years.

Who runs The Foundation For Liver Research?

The Foundation For Liver Research 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 Foundation For Liver Research operate?

The Foundation For Liver Research operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Foundation For Liver Research a registered charity?

Yes — The Foundation For Liver Research is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1134579.

Details

Address
111 Coldharbour Lane
London
SE5 9NT
Registration Date
1 March 2010
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4049676
Charity Number
1134579

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Trustees

Anna Bennett
Also governs 1 other charity
Charles Hopkinson-Woolley
COL HAMON MASSEY
Iain Purvis
PROFESSOR ALAN MCGREGOR
Professor Christopher Day
Also governs 1 other charity
Professor Rebecca Fitzgerald
Also governs 1 other charity
Professor Sir Ian Gilmore
Rebecca Jones
Simon Wainwright

Data & trust

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30 July 2026
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