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The Lorna And Yuti Chernajovsky Biomedical Research Foundation

The provision of grants to support biomedical research in the fields of autoimmunity, inflammation, infectious diseases, and ageing especially focussed on the development of practical applications in the form of new targeted treatments

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Activities & Mission

The provision of grants to support biomedical research in the fields of autoimmunity, inflammation, infectious diseases, and ageing especially focussed on the development of practical applications in the form of new targeted treatments

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.

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£508,216
Latest Expenditure
£1,083,814

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 211.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 96% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1431). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 99.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 56% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 1.9%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 55% of UK Charitable activities 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 £74,573
Other Income £433,643

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,073,988
Raising Funds £9,826
Governance £10,440
Grants to Institutions £1,041,640
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
£508,216
£1,083,814£1,073,988£2,231,921£2,231,9210 / 0
2024
£487,750
£66,3800 / 0
2023
£588,250
£33,640£19,455£2,361,359£2,361,3590 / 0
2022
£545,314
£746,200£725,634£1,943,262£1,943,2620 / 0
2021
£717,947
£803,827£803,340£2,172,867£00 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Lorna And Yuti Chernajovsky Biomedical Research Foundation

What does The Lorna And Yuti Chernajovsky Biomedical Research Foundation do?

The provision of grants to support biomedical research in the fields of autoimmunity, inflammation, infectious diseases, and ageing especially focussed on the development of practical applications in the form of new targeted treatments

How much income did The Lorna And Yuti Chernajovsky Biomedical Research Foundation report in 2025?

The Lorna And Yuti Chernajovsky Biomedical Research Foundation reported total income of £508k and reported expenditure of £1.08m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Lorna And Yuti Chernajovsky Biomedical Research Foundation?

The Lorna And Yuti Chernajovsky Biomedical Research Foundation has a program ratio of 211.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 96% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1431 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Lorna And Yuti Chernajovsky Biomedical Research Foundation registered as a charity?

The Lorna And Yuti Chernajovsky Biomedical Research Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 July 2019 as charity number 1184405. It has been registered for 7 years.

Who runs The Lorna And Yuti Chernajovsky Biomedical Research Foundation?

The Lorna And Yuti Chernajovsky Biomedical Research Foundation is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is Professor Yuti Chernajovsky PhD FRCP. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Lorna And Yuti Chernajovsky Biomedical Research Foundation operate?

The Lorna And Yuti Chernajovsky Biomedical Research Foundation operates across 15 areas, including Argentina, Austria, Belgium and 12 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is The Lorna And Yuti Chernajovsky Biomedical Research Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — The Lorna And Yuti Chernajovsky Biomedical Research Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1184405.

Details

Address
Chernajovsky Foundation
PO Box 1198
Whitstable
CT5 9DW
Registration Date
15 July 2019
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5129913
Charity Number
1184405

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Trustees

Professor Yuti Chernajovsky PhD FRCP Chair
Dr Lorna Chernajovsky PhD
Professor FMedSci Paul Peter Tak MDPhD

Sectors & Classifications

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14 May 2026
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