The Patients Association
The Patients Association exists to promote the health and wellbeing of people in the United Kingdom by influencing the enhancement of health and care services and assisting people to secure the most suitable care and support.
Activities & Mission
The Patients Association exists to promote the health and wellbeing of people in the United Kingdom by influencing the enhancement of health and care services and assisting people to secure the most suitable care and support.
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.
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 57% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 386). How is this calculated?
Higher than 24% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 15% 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
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £565,421 | £626,232 | £502,691 | £415,541 | £415,541 | 10 / 1 |
| 2024 | £708,592 | £629,522 | £517,058 | £476,352 | £476,352 | 10 / 1 |
| 2023 | £687,689 | £599,394 | £533,902 | £397,282 | £397,282 | 9 / 1 |
| 2022 | £638,487 | £577,682 | £525,404 | £308,987 | £308,987 | 9 / 1 |
| 2021 | £650,100 | £579,876 | £518,883 | £248,182 | £248,182 | 9 / 1 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Patients Association
What does The Patients Association do?
The Patients Association exists to promote the health and wellbeing of people in the United Kingdom by influencing the enhancement of health and care services and assisting people to secure the most suitable care and support.
How much income did The Patients Association report in 2025?
The Patients Association reported total income of £565k and reported expenditure of £626k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Patients Association?
The Patients Association has a program ratio of 91.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 57% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 386 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Patients Association registered as a charity?
The Patients Association was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 December 1991 as charity number 1006733. It has been registered for 35 years.
Who runs The Patients Association?
The Patients Association is governed by a board of 10 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Patients Association operate?
The Patients Association operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Patients Association a registered charity?
Yes — The Patients Association is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1006733.
Details
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Middlesex
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- Register data refreshed
- 30 July 2026
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