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the foundation for liver research

The charity supports the general public. The Foundation For Liver Research is a registered charity whose purpose is the advancement of health or the saving of lives. It delivers its work by sponsoring or undertaking research. The charity is based in London and operates in England And Wales.


This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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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

Fundraising

See where The Foundation For Liver Research is active and find local fundraising opportunities.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£3,333,944
Latest Expenditure
£3,523,495

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 94.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 89.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 14.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £524,616
Charitable Activities £458,185
Other Trading £0
Investments £2,351,143
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £3,142,522
Raising Funds £380,973
Governance £132,441
Grants to Institutions £40,000
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
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
2020£3,303,214£2,685,006£2,399,328£50,238,946£3,774,28121 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers