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The John Charnley Trust

The principal activities of the Charity are those of funding research in the field of joint replacement, research fellowships, and lectures, conferences and seminars to further the technique of Low Friction Arthoplasty.

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Activities & Mission

The principal activities of the Charity are those of funding research in the field of joint replacement, research fellowships, and lectures, conferences and seminars to further the technique of Low Friction Arthoplasty.

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
£73,616
Latest Expenditure
£114,582

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 155.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 155.6%
Expenditure as % of income

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
£73,616
£114,5820 / 0
2024
£83,264
£145,6390 / 0
2023
£86,346
£116,0210 / 0
2022
£56,630
£103,4750 / 0
2021
£86,836
£82,3740 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The John Charnley Trust

What does The John Charnley Trust do?

The principal activities of the Charity are those of funding research in the field of joint replacement, research fellowships, and lectures, conferences and seminars to further the technique of Low Friction Arthoplasty.

How much income did The John Charnley Trust report in 2025?

The John Charnley Trust reported total income of £74k and reported expenditure of £115k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The John Charnley Trust registered as a charity?

The John Charnley Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 August 1983 as charity number 326395. It has been registered for 43 years.

Who runs The John Charnley Trust?

The John Charnley Trust is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is MARTYN LONSDALE PORTER. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The John Charnley Trust operate?

The John Charnley Trust operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The John Charnley Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The John Charnley Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 326395.

Details

Address
28 EATON AVENUE
MATRIX OFFICE PARK
BUCKSHAW VILLAGE
CHORLEY
LANCASHIRE
PR7 7NA
Registration Date
4 August 1983
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
326395
Charity Number
326395

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Trustees

MARTYN LONSDALE PORTER Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
ALISTAIR CHARLES ROSS
Dr Henry Wynn Jones MBChB FRCS
Also governs 1 other charity
JOHN PATTISON HODGKINSON
Professor Adam Charles Watts MBBS BSc
Richard Parkinson FRCSEdOrth
Tristram Charnley
Also governs 1 other charity

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14 May 2026
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