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The Lister Institute Of Preventive Medicine

Also known as: Lister Institute

The charitable objectives of the Institute are to further understanding and progress in preventive medicine by promoting biomedical excellence in the UK and the Republic of Ireland through its support of the biological sciences and to ensure long-term public benefit through publication of the knowledge gained and, where appropriate, by encouraging its exploitation.

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Activities & Mission

The charitable objectives of the Institute are to further understanding and progress in preventive medicine by promoting biomedical excellence in the UK and the Republic of Ireland through its support of the biological sciences and to ensure long-term public benefit through publication of the knowledge gained and, where appropriate, by encouraging its exploitation.

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
£1,026,000
Latest Expenditure
£2,404,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 211.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 98% of UK Research charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 356). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 90.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 38% of UK Research charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 11.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 35% of UK Research charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £4,000
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £1,026,000
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,173,000
Raising Funds £231,000
Governance £43,000
Grants to Institutions £1,926,000
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 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£1,026,000
£2,404,000£2,173,000£44,853,000£44,853,0004 / 0
2023
£679,000
£2,007,000£1,840,000£43,148,000£43,148,0004 / 0
2022
£595,000
£2,490,000£2,305,000£43,275,000£43,275,0003 / 0
2021
£612,000
£1,974,000£1,711,000£47,678,000£47,678,0003 / 0
2020
£593,000
£1,389,000£1,152,000£44,794,000£44,794,0003 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Lister Institute Of Preventive Medicine

What does The Lister Institute Of Preventive Medicine do?

The charitable objectives of the Institute are to further understanding and progress in preventive medicine by promoting biomedical excellence in the UK and the Republic of Ireland through its support of the biological sciences and to ensure long-term public benefit through publication of the knowledge gained and, where appropriate, by encouraging its exploitation.

How much income did The Lister Institute Of Preventive Medicine report in 2024?

The Lister Institute Of Preventive Medicine reported total income of £1.03m and reported expenditure of £2.40m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Lister Institute Of Preventive Medicine?

The Lister Institute Of Preventive Medicine has a program ratio of 211.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 98% of UK Research charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 356 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Lister Institute Of Preventive Medicine registered as a charity?

The Lister Institute Of Preventive Medicine was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 September 1962 as charity number 206271. It has been registered for 64 years.

Who runs The Lister Institute Of Preventive Medicine?

The Lister Institute Of Preventive Medicine is governed by a board of 14 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Lister Institute Of Preventive Medicine operate?

The Lister Institute Of Preventive Medicine operates across 4 areas: Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is The Lister Institute Of Preventive Medicine a registered charity?

Yes — The Lister Institute Of Preventive Medicine is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 206271.

Details

Address
PO Box 2502
WATFORD
WD18 1AE
Registration Date
22 September 1962
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
206271
Charity Number
206271

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Trustees

Dr Rebecca Clare Fitzgerald
Also governs 1 other charity
HONORABLE RORY MICHAEL BENJAMIN GUINNESS
Jennifer Smithson
murray john legg
Also governs 1 other charity
PROFESSOR ALEC JOHN JEFFREYS FRS
Professor Anne Rosser
PROFESSOR DOUGLAS HIGGS
Professor Jane Hillston
Professor John Julian Blow
Professor Muzlifah Haniffa
Professor Pamela Jean Shaw DBE
Professor Rosalind Louise Smyth CBE
Also governs 2 other charities
Professor Sir John Peter Iredale
Stephen McMahon

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Lister Institute

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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