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Wessex Medical Trust CIO

We are a charity (a CIO, Charitable Incorporated Organisation) established to fund medical research at the University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust for the benefit of all in the Wessex region and the wider community. We provide start-up grants for young medical scientists to help launch their research careers.

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Activities & Mission

We are a charity (a CIO, Charitable Incorporated Organisation) established to fund medical research at the University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust for the benefit of all in the Wessex region and the wider community. We provide start-up grants for young medical scientists to help launch their research careers.

Grants

Wessex Medical Trust CIO makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
organisations and individuals
Who it helps
the general public
What it supports
education and training and the advancement of health or the saving of lives

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

Frequently asked questions about Wessex Medical Trust CIO

What does Wessex Medical Trust CIO do?

We are a charity (a CIO, Charitable Incorporated Organisation) established to fund medical research at the University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust for the benefit of all in the Wessex region and the wider community. We provide start-up grants for young medical scientists to help launch their research careers.

When was Wessex Medical Trust CIO registered as a charity?

Wessex Medical Trust CIO was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 April 2026 as charity number 1217592.

Who runs Wessex Medical Trust CIO?

Wessex Medical Trust CIO 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 CIO operate?

Wessex Medical Trust CIO operates across 3 areas: Dorset, Hampshire and Wiltshire.

Is Wessex Medical Trust CIO a registered charity?

Yes — Wessex Medical Trust CIO is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1217592.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
13 April 2026
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5276285
Charity Number
1217592

Trustees

Professor Sir Charles Frederick George FRCP FRSA Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
ANTHONY COTTAM BSc FCA
Also governs 1 other charity
Dr Diana Eccles
Also governs 1 other charity
Nicholas John Page
Also governs 1 other charity
Professor Linda Holden-Dye PhD

Data & trust

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2 November 2026
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