The Rosalind Franklin Institute
Also known as: Rfi, Rosalind Franklin Institute
The Rosalind Franklin Institute is a new national institute, funded by the UK government through UK Research and Innovation, dedicated to bringing about transformative changes in life science through interdisciplinary research and technology development.
Activities & Mission
The Rosalind Franklin Institute is a new national institute, funded by the UK government through UK Research and Innovation, dedicated to bringing about transformative changes in life science through interdisciplinary research and technology development.
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 94% of UK Research charities with income over £10M (sample: 98). How is this calculated?
Higher than 76% of UK Research charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 73% of UK Research charities with income over £10M. (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 | £20,571,726 | £25,442,171 | £25,210,859 | £36,238,700 | £5,782,603 | 136 / 0 |
| 2024 | £20,508,464 | £23,107,208 | £22,988,845 | £41,109,145 | £3,500,000 | 128 / 0 |
| 2023 | £16,758,890 | £19,200,020 | £19,107,405 | £43,707,889 | £43,707,889 | 100 / 0 |
| 2022 | £15,582,812 | £14,372,131 | £14,263,080 | £42,436,855 | £42,436,855 | 73 / 0 |
| 2021 | £28,126,371 | £7,415,216 | £7,326,222 | £41,235,494 | £41,235,494 | 42 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Rosalind Franklin Institute
What does The Rosalind Franklin Institute do?
The Rosalind Franklin Institute is a new national institute, funded by the UK government through UK Research and Innovation, dedicated to bringing about transformative changes in life science through interdisciplinary research and technology development.
How much income did The Rosalind Franklin Institute report in 2025?
The Rosalind Franklin Institute reported total income of £20.57m and reported expenditure of £25.44m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Rosalind Franklin Institute?
The Rosalind Franklin Institute has a program ratio of 122.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 94% of UK Research charities with income over £10M (sample of 98 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Rosalind Franklin Institute registered as a charity?
The Rosalind Franklin Institute was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 September 2018 as charity number 1179810. It has been registered for 8 years.
Who runs The Rosalind Franklin Institute?
The Rosalind Franklin Institute is governed by a board of 12 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Rosalind Franklin Institute operate?
The Rosalind Franklin Institute operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Rosalind Franklin Institute a registered charity?
Yes — The Rosalind Franklin Institute is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1179810.
Details
R113
RAL
Harwell Campus
Didcot
Oxfordsh
Registry Information
Is this your charity?
Add your logo, photos and tell the story behind the numbers in your own words. Free for our first 50 launch partners.
Claim this listing Learn more about premium profilesOther notable Research charities
Major UK charities in the same primary sector, drawn from the curated priority cohort.
Trustees
Also governs 1 other charity
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Rfi
- Rosalind Franklin Institute
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated