versus arthritis
Activities & Mission
The charity funds scientific and medical research into all types of arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions. It is working to take the pain away from sufferers with all forms of arthritis and helping people to remain active. This will be achieved through funding high-quality research, providing services, information and campaigning.The charity's vision is a future free of arthritis.
Fundraising
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Region
Financial Information
Latest Income
£31,731,000
Latest Expenditure
£32,604,000
Financial Efficiency
Overall Efficiency 80.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 20.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Donations & Legacies £25,623,000
Charitable Activities £2,783,000
Other Trading £221,000
Investments £2,812,000
Other Income £292,000
Expenditure Categories
Charitable Expenditure £26,326,000
Raising Funds £6,248,000
Governance £426,000
Grants to Institutions £13,645,000
Other Expenditure £30,000
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £31,731,000 | £32,604,000 | £26,326,000 | £135,171,000 | £132,147,000 | 302 / 984 |
| 2023 | £29,425,000 | £29,996,000 | £23,220,000 | £128,466,000 | £125,506,000 | 280 / 590 |
| 2022 | £30,614,000 | £46,348,000 | £38,060,000 | £153,623,000 | £108,700,000 | 357 / 711 |
| 2021 | £25,438,000 | £83,897,000 | £75,897,000 | £184,453,000 | £178,722,000 | 389 / 826 |
| 2020 | £25,244,000 | £49,131,000 | £43,189,000 | £181,655,000 | £178,722,000 | 349 / 13200 |
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Details
Address
Versus Arthritis
3rd Floor
120 Aldersgate Street
LONDON
EC1A 4JQ
3rd Floor
120 Aldersgate Street
LONDON
EC1A 4JQ
Website
www.versusarthritis.orgRegistration Date
22 September 1962
Status
Registered
Registry Information
Organisation Number
207711
Charity Number
207711
Trustees
PROFESSOR MARTIJN PIETER MARIE STEULTJENS
Vincent Jean-Marc Noinville
John Isaacs
Jonathan Rodgers
Iain McInnes
LILIAN ROSE
Dr JANE DAVINA TAYLOR
CATHERINE TOMPKINS
Paul Vandenberghe
JOANNE WILLIAMS
CAITRIONA ROBERTS
Dr Lynne Wigens
Graham Colbert
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- ARC
- ARTHRITIS RESEARCH CAMPAIGN
- ARTHRITIS RESEARCH UK
- THE ARTHRITIS AND RHEUMATISM COUNCIL FOR RESEARCH IN GREAT BRITAIN AND THE COMMONWEALTH (FORMERLY THE EMPIRE RHEUMATISM COUNCIL)
- Arthritis UK