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The Francis Crick Institute Limited

Notable UK charity

Also 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.

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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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£246,171,125
Latest Expenditure
£254,858,900

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 102.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 99.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.9%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £223,551,016
Charitable Activities £2,408,728
Other Trading £15,435,958
Investments £3,490,316
Other Income £1,285,107

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £253,088,573
Raising Funds £1,594,520
Governance £818,448
Grants to Institutions £4,882,184
Other Expenditure £175,807

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
£246,171,125
£254,858,900£253,088,573£557,235,948£66,300,0001458 / 0
2024
£231,227,374
£237,649,984£236,093,542£565,871,070£479,670,7951593 / 0
2023
£213,189,000
£210,291,000£209,114,000£567,557,000£492,387,0001513 / 0
2022
£185,630,048
£197,378,242£196,847,002£565,982,002£496,567,6041459 / 0
2021
£174,940,196
£188,000,920£187,755,671£575,394,759£522,152,5331437 / 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.

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

Address
The Francis Crick Institute
1 Midland Road
London
NW1 1AT
Registration Date
26 January 2011
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5015703
Charity Number
1140062

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Trustees

Lord Edmund John Phillip Browne Chair
Also governs 2 other charities
Dr Brian Gilvary
Also governs 1 other charity
Dr John-Arne Rottingen
Also governs 1 other charity
Dr Menelas Nicolas Pangalos
Dr Ruth Mitchell McKernan
Isabelle Ealet
Michelle Elizabeth Mitchell
Professor Geraint Ellis Rees
Also governs 1 other charity
Professor Graham Michael Lord
Professor Mary Patricia Ryan
Professor Patrick Francis Chinnery
Professor Sir Adrian Peter Bird

Also Known As

  • Ukcmri
  • Ukcmri (united Kingdom Centre for Medical Research and Innovation)
  • Ukcmri Limited
  • The Francis Crick Institute

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30 July 2026
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