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Vivensa Foundation

Also known as: The Dunhill Medical Trust

The Charity's objectives are to advance the understanding of human health and the prevention or relief of sickness, disease, ill health and human suffering for those in need by reason of advancing age including, but not exclusively, by funding research and the innovative development of health and social care services and publishing and disseminating the useful results thereof.

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Activities & Mission

The Charity's objectives are to advance the understanding of human health and the prevention or relief of sickness, disease, ill health and human suffering for those in need by reason of advancing age including, but not exclusively, by funding research and the innovative development of health and social care services and publishing and disseminating the useful results thereof.

Grants

Vivensa Foundation is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
organisations
Grants paid (2025)
£3,432,747
Who it helps
other charities or voluntary bodies and other defined groups
What it supports
the advancement of health or the saving of lives, disability and accommodation or housing

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,443,141
Latest Expenditure
£4,733,453

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 312.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 95.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 7.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £1,443,141
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £4,511,482
Raising Funds £221,971
Governance £131,356
Grants to Institutions £3,432,747
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
£1,443,141
£4,733,453£4,511,482£161,603,248£161,603,2487 / 11
2024
£1,888,105
£7,155,691£6,918,704£164,195,550£164,195,5506 / 12
2023
£2,040,358
£3,073,592£2,839,649£156,147,180£156,147,1805 / 12
2022
£2,181,553
£5,789,915£5,475,585£162,835,636£162,825,7595 / 11
2021
£2,582,448
£4,890,825£4,618,161£157,211,910£157,197,0334 / 13

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Vivensa Foundation

What does Vivensa Foundation do?

The Charity's objectives are to advance the understanding of human health and the prevention or relief of sickness, disease, ill health and human suffering for those in need by reason of advancing age including, but not exclusively, by funding research and the innovative development of health and social care services and publishing and disseminating the useful results thereof.

How much income did Vivensa Foundation report in 2025?

Vivensa Foundation reported total income of £1.44m and reported expenditure of £4.73m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Vivensa Foundation registered as a charity?

Vivensa Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 February 2011 as charity number 1140372. It has been registered for 15 years.

Who runs Vivensa Foundation?

Vivensa Foundation is governed by a board of 11 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Vivensa Foundation operate?

Vivensa Foundation operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is Vivensa Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — Vivensa Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1140372.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
11 February 2011
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5015224
Charity Number
1140372

Trustees

Dominic William Jones
Dr Martin Turner MAE
Eren Osman
Professor Bernard Conway
Professor Carmel Majella Hughes
Professor Deborah Kay Dunn-Walters
Also governs 1 other charity
Professor Emma Louise Wolverson
Professor Gillian Manthorpe CBE
Also governs 1 other charity
Professor Rosemary Cecilia Gilroy
Russell David Jones
Thomas John Clark

Also Known As

  • The Dunhill Medical Trust
  • Vivensa Foundation

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