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The Kennedy Trust For Rheumatology Research

Also known as: The Mathilda and Terence Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology, The Mathilda and Terence Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology Trust, The Kennedy Institute, The Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology Trust

The trust's mission is to investigate, study and carry out, or procure the carrying out of, research into the causes and means of treatment of rheumatism and allied diseases.

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Activities & Mission

The trust's mission is to investigate, study and carry out, or procure the carrying out of, research into the causes and means of treatment of rheumatism and allied 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
£11,323,000
Latest Expenditure
£5,822,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 38.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 74.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 29.2%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £231,000
Charitable Activities £175,000
Other Trading £0
Investments £10,917,000
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £4,334,000
Raising Funds £1,488,000
Governance £213,000
Grants to Institutions £3,819,000
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 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£11,323,000
£5,822,000£4,334,000£333,409,000£331,747,0004 / 0
2024
£10,657,000
£7,027,000£5,816,000£301,908,000£291,400,0004 / 0
2023
£8,903,000
£17,427,000£15,943,000£271,903,000£257,400,0003 / 0
2022
£8,718,000
£7,705,000£6,144,000£279,118,000£259,248,0003 / 0
2021
£10,801,000
£20,809,000£18,680,000£306,428,000£304,853,0003 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Kennedy Trust For Rheumatology Research

What does The Kennedy Trust For Rheumatology Research do?

The trust's mission is to investigate, study and carry out, or procure the carrying out of, research into the causes and means of treatment of rheumatism and allied diseases.

How much income did The Kennedy Trust For Rheumatology Research report in 2025?

The Kennedy Trust For Rheumatology Research reported total income of £11.32m and reported expenditure of £5.82m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Kennedy Trust For Rheumatology Research registered as a charity?

The Kennedy Trust For Rheumatology Research was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 January 1970 as charity number 260059. It has been registered for 56 years.

Who runs The Kennedy Trust For Rheumatology Research?

The Kennedy Trust For Rheumatology Research is governed by a board of 13 trustees. The chair of trustees is PROFESSOR STEPHEN TOWNLEY HOLGATE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Kennedy Trust For Rheumatology Research operate?

The Kennedy Trust For Rheumatology Research operates across 2 areas: Scotland and England And Wales.

Is The Kennedy Trust For Rheumatology Research a registered charity?

Yes — The Kennedy Trust For Rheumatology Research is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 260059.

Details

Address
One Lyric Square
London
W6 0NB
Registration Date
29 January 1970
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
260059
Charity Number
260059

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Trustees

PROFESSOR STEPHEN TOWNLEY HOLGATE Chair
Christopher John Coombe
Dr Anthony Wood
Dr Edith Margarethe Hessel
Dr Paul Wayne Satchell
Harsha Patel
JOSEPH CRONLY
Also governs 1 other charity
Mark Stefano Dighero
Prof Tracy Hussell
Also governs 1 other charity
Professor Michael Alexander Patton
Professor Paul Emery
Professor Paul Peter Tak
Richard Kenneth Punt

Also Known As

  • The Mathilda and Terence Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology
  • The Mathilda and Terence Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology Trust
  • The Kennedy Institute
  • The Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology Trust

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14 May 2026
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