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The Health Foundation

Also known as: Ppp Healthcare Medical Trust Limited, Ppp Medical Trust Limited, The Ppp Foundation

The Health Foundation is an independent charity committed to bringing about better health and health care for people in the UK.

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Activities & Mission

The Health Foundation is an independent charity committed to bringing about better health and health care for people in the UK.

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
£17,203,000
Latest Expenditure
£67,284,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 293.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 74.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 26.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0
Charitable Activities £2,339,000
Other Trading £0
Investments £14,864,000
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £50,427,000
Raising Funds £16,857,000
Governance £722,000
Grants to Institutions £16,497,000
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 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£17,203,000
£67,284,000£50,427,000£1,228,260,000£0273 / 3
2023
£18,555,000
£62,717,000£47,812,000£1,175,071£0246 / 4
2022
£18,169,000
£80,409,000£66,009,000£1,147,480,000£0223 / 4
2021
£17,060,000
£53,371,000£40,333,000£1,219,362,000£0203 / 0
2020
£16,378,000
£57,409,000£42,755,000£1,106,605,000£0187 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Health Foundation

What does The Health Foundation do?

The Health Foundation is an independent charity committed to bringing about better health and health care for people in the UK.

How much income did The Health Foundation report in 2024?

The Health Foundation reported total income of £17.20m and reported expenditure of £67.28m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Health Foundation registered as a charity?

The Health Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 May 1983 as charity number 286967. It has been registered for 43 years.

Who runs The Health Foundation?

The Health Foundation is governed by a board of 12 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Health Foundation operate?

The Health Foundation operates across 5 areas, including Austria, Northern Ireland, Scotland and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is The Health Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — The Health Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 286967.

Details

Address
The Health Foundation
Salisbury Square House
8 Salisbury Square
LONDON
EC4Y 8AP
Registration Date
12 May 1983
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
286967
Charity Number
286967

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Trustees

David Smart
Dr Ruth Hussey
Also governs 1 other charity
James Roland Sinker
Karen Reid
Katherine Blacklock
Loraine Hawkins
Paul John Najsarek
Also governs 2 other charities
Professor Dawn Edge
Professor Kim Samantha Graham FRSE
Rachel Wintour
Sir David Behan
Stian Westlake
Also governs 2 other charities

Also Known As

  • Ppp Healthcare Medical Trust Limited
  • Ppp Medical Trust Limited
  • The Ppp Foundation

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14 May 2026
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