the jean shanks foundation

The charity supports other defined groups. The Jean Shanks Foundation is a registered charity whose purpose is the advancement of health or the saving of lives. It delivers its work by making grants to individuals. The charity is based in Henley On Thames and operates in England And Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.

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

The advancement and promotion of medical research, education and the dissemination of results. The establishment, maintenance of scholarship grants, fellowships, research grants and prizes awarded to scientists and other persons engaged in medical research or related sciences.

Fundraising

See where The Jean Shanks Foundation is active and find local fundraising opportunities.

Region

England And Wales

Country

Scotland Northern Ireland

Financial Information

Latest Income

£609,405

Latest Expenditure

£576,819

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 79.6%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 84.1%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 20.0%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0

Charitable Activities £0

Other Trading £0

Investments £609,405

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £485,135

Raising Funds £91,684

Governance £23,456

Grants to Institutions £421,469

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£609,405	£576,819	£485,135	£29,123,652	£23,123,652	0 / 0
2024	£666,320	£1,150,069	£1,067,162	£28,833,794	£28,833,794	0 / 0
2023	£493,526	£663,572				0 / 0
2022	£467,086	£643,291				0 / 0
2021	£357,084	£952,446				0 / 0