Wessex Medical Trust

Also known as: Hope - Funding Research Fighting Disease

Funding Medical Research

Activities & Mission

Funding Medical Research

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.

Show all 9 areas of operation

Country

Guernsey Jersey

Local Authority

Bournemouth Dorset Hampshire Isle Of Wight Poole Southampton City Wiltshire

Financial Information

Latest Income

£564,798

Latest Expenditure

£427,998

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 72.3%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 36% of UK Research charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 273). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 95.4%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 46% of UK Research charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 4.6%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 53% of UK Research charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £248,985

Charitable Activities £0

Other Trading £3,847

Investments £112,544

Other Income £199,422

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £408,486

Raising Funds £19,512

Governance £0

Grants to Institutions £0

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 2024.

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
2024	£564,798	£427,998	£408,486	£1,937,429	£200,000	0 / 10
2023	£419,634	£347,972				0 / 5
2022	£336,608	£233,480				0 / 5
2021	£1,138,945	£133,813	£118,511	£1,664,179	£541,698	0 / 12
2020	£242,858	£111,400				0 / 12

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Wessex Medical Trust

What does Wessex Medical Trust do?

Funding Medical Research

How much income did Wessex Medical Trust report in 2024?

Wessex Medical Trust reported total income of £565k and reported expenditure of £428k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Wessex Medical Trust?

Wessex Medical Trust has a program ratio of 72.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 36% of UK Research charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 273 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Wessex Medical Trust registered as a charity?

Wessex Medical Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 January 1978 as charity number 274839. It has been registered for 48 years.

Who runs Wessex Medical Trust?

Wessex Medical Trust is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Professor Sir Charles Frederick George FRCP FRSA. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Wessex Medical Trust operate?

Wessex Medical Trust operates across 9 areas, including Guernsey, Jersey, Bournemouth and 6 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Wessex Medical Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Wessex Medical Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 274839.