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The Lily Foundation

We fund research to improve diagnosis, develop treatments and we hope to ultimately find a cure for Mitochondrial Disease. We help build support networks by connecting affected families and also offer direct family support. We aim to raise awareness of mitochondrial disease by improving patient access to information, supporting professional training, and speaking at schools and public events.

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Activities & Mission

We fund research to improve diagnosis, develop treatments and we hope to ultimately find a cure for Mitochondrial Disease. We help build support networks by connecting affected families and also offer direct family support. We aim to raise awareness of mitochondrial disease by improving patient access to information, supporting professional training, and speaking at schools and public events.

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
£1,094,015
Latest Expenditure
£1,079,840

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 70.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 71.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 31.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £954,046
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £99,881
Investments £40,088
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £773,286
Raising Funds £306,554
Governance £33,846
Grants to Institutions £91,921
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
£1,094,015
£1,079,840£773,286£954,686£449,56514 / 30
2024
£974,389
£1,414,075£1,033,141£940,511£896,64510 / 30
2023
£1,436,646
£1,297,244£952,812£1,380,197£1,239,46512 / 30
2022
£939,122
£679,819£439,709£1,240,795£567,0009 / 30
2021
£580,954
£508,405£387,895£981,492£434,0005 / 30

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Lily Foundation

What does The Lily Foundation do?

We fund research to improve diagnosis, develop treatments and we hope to ultimately find a cure for Mitochondrial Disease. We help build support networks by connecting affected families and also offer direct family support. We aim to raise awareness of mitochondrial disease by improving patient access to information, supporting professional training, and speaking at schools and public events.

How much income did The Lily Foundation report in 2025?

The Lily Foundation reported total income of £1.09m and reported expenditure of £1.08m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Lily Foundation registered as a charity?

The Lily Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 December 2007 as charity number 1122071. It has been registered for 19 years.

Who runs The Lily Foundation?

The Lily Foundation is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Ben Carter. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Lily Foundation operate?

The Lily Foundation operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is The Lily Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — The Lily Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1122071.

Details

Address
31 WARREN PARK
WARLINGHAM
CR6 9LD
Registration Date
19 December 2007
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4035583
Charity Number
1122071

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Trustees

Ben Carter Chair
Charles Kirk
Claire Riley
Dean Curtis
Dean Stephen Booth
HELEN MARIE RIDER
JOHN ELLIOTT SYMONS
Rupinder Bains

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30 July 2026
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