The Francis Crick Institute Limited
Notable UK charityAlso known as: Ukcmri, Ukcmri (united Kingdom Centre for Medical Research and Innovation), Ukcmri Limited, The Francis Crick Institute
The Francis Crick Institute is dedicated to understanding the fundamental biology underlying health and disease. Our work is helping to understand why disease develops and to translate discoveries into new ways to prevent, diagnose and treat illnesses such as cancer, heart disease, stroke, infections and neurodegenerative diseases.
Activities & Mission
The Francis Crick Institute is dedicated to understanding the fundamental biology underlying health and disease. Our work is helping to understand why disease develops and to translate discoveries into new ways to prevent, diagnose and treat illnesses such as cancer, heart disease, stroke, infections and neurodegenerative diseases.
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 Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 92% of UK Health charities with income over £10M (sample: 307). How is this calculated?
Higher than 75% of UK Health charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 73% of UK Health charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £246,171,125 | £254,858,900 | £253,088,573 | £557,235,948 | £66,300,000 | 1458 / 0 |
| 2024 | £231,227,374 | £237,649,984 | £236,093,542 | £565,871,070 | £479,670,795 | 1593 / 0 |
| 2023 | £213,189,000 | £210,291,000 | £209,114,000 | £567,557,000 | £492,387,000 | 1513 / 0 |
| 2022 | £185,630,048 | £197,378,242 | £196,847,002 | £565,982,002 | £496,567,604 | 1459 / 0 |
| 2021 | £174,940,196 | £188,000,920 | £187,755,671 | £575,394,759 | £522,152,533 | 1437 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Francis Crick Institute Limited
What does The Francis Crick Institute Limited do?
The Francis Crick Institute is dedicated to understanding the fundamental biology underlying health and disease. Our work is helping to understand why disease develops and to translate discoveries into new ways to prevent, diagnose and treat illnesses such as cancer, heart disease, stroke, infections and neurodegenerative diseases.
How much income did The Francis Crick Institute Limited report in 2025?
The Francis Crick Institute Limited reported total income of £246.17m and reported expenditure of £254.86m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Francis Crick Institute Limited?
The Francis Crick Institute Limited has a program ratio of 102.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 92% of UK Health charities with income over £10M (sample of 307 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Francis Crick Institute Limited registered as a charity?
The Francis Crick Institute Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 January 2011 as charity number 1140062. It has been registered for 15 years.
Who runs The Francis Crick Institute Limited?
The Francis Crick Institute Limited is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is Lord Edmund John Phillip Browne. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Francis Crick Institute Limited operate?
The Francis Crick Institute Limited operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Francis Crick Institute Limited a registered charity?
Yes — The Francis Crick Institute Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1140062.
Details
1 Midland Road
London
NW1 1AT
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Also Known As
- Ukcmri
- Ukcmri (united Kingdom Centre for Medical Research and Innovation)
- Ukcmri Limited
- The Francis Crick Institute
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated