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The Lord Leonard And Lady Estelle Wolfson Foundation

Also known as: The Lord and Lady Wolfson Charitable Trust, The Lord Leonard and Lady Estelle Wolfson of Marylebone Charitable Trust for Preventative Medicine

TO FURTHER SUCH EXCLUSIVELY CHARITABLE PURPOSES CALCULATED TO PROMOTE THE ADVANCEMENT OF RESEARCH AND EDUCATION FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT IN PREVENTATIVE MEDICINE OR SURGERY AND RESEARCH RELATED THERETO AS THE CHARITY TRUSTEES SHALL THINK FIT

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Activities & Mission

TO FURTHER SUCH EXCLUSIVELY CHARITABLE PURPOSES CALCULATED TO PROMOTE THE ADVANCEMENT OF RESEARCH AND EDUCATION FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT IN PREVENTATIVE MEDICINE OR SURGERY AND RESEARCH RELATED THERETO AS THE CHARITY TRUSTEES SHALL THINK FIT

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.

Show all 6 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£768,944
Latest Expenditure
£1,602,678

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 196.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 98% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1354). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 94.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 45% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 9.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 33% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £768,944
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,509,764
Raising Funds £92,914
Governance £52,199
Grants to Institutions £1,120,650
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
£768,944
£1,602,678£1,509,764£29,824,338£29,824,3382 / 0
2024
£622,211
£994,564£994,564£30,737,350£30,737,3502 / 0
2023
£454,796
£1,146,4360 / 0
2022
£416,562
£1,697,3370 / 0
2021
£444,538
£485,1050 / 0

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Frequently asked questions about The Lord Leonard And Lady Estelle Wolfson Foundation

What does The Lord Leonard And Lady Estelle Wolfson Foundation do?

TO FURTHER SUCH EXCLUSIVELY CHARITABLE PURPOSES CALCULATED TO PROMOTE THE ADVANCEMENT OF RESEARCH AND EDUCATION FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT IN PREVENTATIVE MEDICINE OR SURGERY AND RESEARCH RELATED THERETO AS THE CHARITY TRUSTEES SHALL THINK FIT

How much income did The Lord Leonard And Lady Estelle Wolfson Foundation report in 2025?

The Lord Leonard And Lady Estelle Wolfson Foundation reported total income of £769k and reported expenditure of £1.60m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Lord Leonard And Lady Estelle Wolfson Foundation?

The Lord Leonard And Lady Estelle Wolfson Foundation has a program ratio of 196.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 98% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1354 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Lord Leonard And Lady Estelle Wolfson Foundation registered as a charity?

The Lord Leonard And Lady Estelle Wolfson Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 August 2012 as charity number 1148663. It has been registered for 14 years.

Who runs The Lord Leonard And Lady Estelle Wolfson Foundation?

The Lord Leonard And Lady Estelle Wolfson Foundation is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is THE LADY ESTELLE MARILYN WOLFSON. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Lord Leonard And Lady Estelle Wolfson Foundation operate?

The Lord Leonard And Lady Estelle Wolfson Foundation operates across 6 areas, including Ireland, Israel, Northern Ireland and 3 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is The Lord Leonard And Lady Estelle Wolfson Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — The Lord Leonard And Lady Estelle Wolfson Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1148663.

Details

Address
74 Portland Place
London
W1B 1NR
Registration Date
21 August 2012
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5029714
Charity Number
1148663

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Trustees

THE LADY ESTELLE MARILYN WOLFSON Chair
Antoinette Jackson
Edward Jackson
Ian Anthony Burman
Also governs 9 other charities
Professor Roger Kirby
Also governs 2 other charities
SIR IAN THOMAS GILMORE

Sectors & Classifications

Health Research

Also Known As

  • The Lord and Lady Wolfson Charitable Trust
  • The Lord Leonard and Lady Estelle Wolfson of Marylebone Charitable Trust for Preventative Medicine
  • The Lord Leonard and Lady Estelle Wolfson Foundation

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14 May 2026
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