The Sanita Merali Trust
Also known as: Sanita Merali Trust
The charity's objectives are to support and advance medical research and community facilities. A core interest of the charity is to facilitate the progression of cancer research and care. The latter objective refers to the charity's interest in the improvement of community facilities to ensure inclusivity for all members of society.
Activities & Mission
The charity's objectives are to support and advance medical research and community facilities. A core interest of the charity is to facilitate the progression of cancer research and care. The latter objective refers to the charity's interest in the improvement of community facilities to ensure inclusivity for all members of society.
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.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 2% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1286). How is this calculated?
Higher than 6% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 4% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £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.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £1,015,808 | £310,028 | £158,750 | £3,686,243 | £3,686,243 | 0 / 0 |
| 2024 | £362,216 | £245,279 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £373,808 | £183,211 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £606,463 | £168,142 | £12,520 | £2,637,110 | £2,637,110 | 0 / 0 |
| 2021 | £353,737 | £183,232 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Sanita Merali Trust
What does The Sanita Merali Trust do?
The charity's objectives are to support and advance medical research and community facilities. A core interest of the charity is to facilitate the progression of cancer research and care. The latter objective refers to the charity's interest in the improvement of community facilities to ensure inclusivity for all members of society.
How much income did The Sanita Merali Trust report in 2025?
The Sanita Merali Trust reported total income of £1.02m and reported expenditure of £310k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Sanita Merali Trust?
The Sanita Merali Trust has a program ratio of 15.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 2% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1286 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Sanita Merali Trust registered as a charity?
The Sanita Merali Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 September 2008 as charity number 1125967. It has been registered for 18 years.
Who runs The Sanita Merali Trust?
The Sanita Merali Trust is governed by a board of 4 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Sanita Merali Trust operate?
The Sanita Merali Trust operates in Sheffield City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Sanita Merali Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The Sanita Merali Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1125967.
Details
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- 14 May 2026
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