The Jean Shanks Foundation
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.
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.
Grants
The Jean Shanks Foundation is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Grants paid (2026)
- £435,424
- Who it helps
- other defined groups
- What it supports
- the advancement of health or the saving of lives
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 40% of UK Research charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 84). How is this calculated?
Higher than 15% of UK Research charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 13% of UK Research charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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Expenditure Categories
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2026.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £638,992 | £595,688 | £496,821 | £33,220,874 | £33,220,874 | 0 / 0 |
| 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 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Jean Shanks Foundation
What does The Jean Shanks Foundation do?
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.
How much income did The Jean Shanks Foundation report in 2026?
The Jean Shanks Foundation reported total income of £639k and reported expenditure of £596k for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Jean Shanks Foundation?
The Jean Shanks Foundation has a program ratio of 77.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 40% of UK Research charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 84 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Jean Shanks Foundation registered as a charity?
The Jean Shanks Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 November 1985 as charity number 293108. It has been registered for 41 years.
Who runs The Jean Shanks Foundation?
The Jean Shanks Foundation is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is ERIC WALTER ROTHBARTH. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Jean Shanks Foundation operate?
The Jean Shanks Foundation operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is The Jean Shanks Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — The Jean Shanks Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 293108.
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Trustees
Also governs 2 other charities
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated