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Wings For Life UK Spinal Cord Research Foundation

Also known as: Wings for Life Spinal Cord Research Foundation, Wings for Life UK

Wings for Life UK aims to advance and promote scientific and medical research for the benefit of the public into the nature, causes, diagnosis, prevention and treatment of all forms of spinal cord injuries. Wings for Life UK raises money through various fundraising initiatives and prioritises funds raised for UK based research.

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Activities & Mission

Wings for Life UK aims to advance and promote scientific and medical research for the benefit of the public into the nature, causes, diagnosis, prevention and treatment of all forms of spinal cord injuries. Wings for Life UK raises money through various fundraising initiatives and prioritises funds raised for UK based 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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£4,760,522
Latest Expenditure
£3,312,024

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 53.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 12% of UK Research charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 356). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 77.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 18% of UK Research charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 24.7%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 18% of UK Research charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £3,866,019
Charitable Activities £831,678
Other Trading £0
Investments £62,825
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,548,776
Raising Funds £763,248
Governance £54,184
Grants to Institutions £2,253,848
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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£4,760,522
£3,312,024£2,548,776£7,521,936£7,416,4126 / 20
2023
£4,580,985
£1,641,100£813,037£6,073,438£6,067,2126 / 20
2022
£2,809,368
£2,402,607£1,706,246£3,133,553£3,098,8036 / 20
2021
£1,686,587
£755,101£378,888£2,726,792£2,666,2636 / 8
2020
£1,625,826
£1,252,978£951,363£1,795,306£1,745,3066 / 7

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Wings For Life UK Spinal Cord Research Foundation

What does Wings For Life UK Spinal Cord Research Foundation do?

Wings for Life UK aims to advance and promote scientific and medical research for the benefit of the public into the nature, causes, diagnosis, prevention and treatment of all forms of spinal cord injuries. Wings for Life UK raises money through various fundraising initiatives and prioritises funds raised for UK based research.

How much income did Wings For Life UK Spinal Cord Research Foundation report in 2024?

Wings For Life UK Spinal Cord Research Foundation reported total income of £4.76m and reported expenditure of £3.31m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Wings For Life UK Spinal Cord Research Foundation?

Wings For Life UK Spinal Cord Research Foundation has a program ratio of 53.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 12% of UK Research charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 356 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Wings For Life UK Spinal Cord Research Foundation registered as a charity?

Wings For Life UK Spinal Cord Research Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 November 2010 as charity number 1138804. It has been registered for 16 years.

Who runs Wings For Life UK Spinal Cord Research Foundation?

Wings For Life UK Spinal Cord Research Foundation is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Paul Stewart. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Wings For Life UK Spinal Cord Research Foundation operate?

Wings For Life UK Spinal Cord Research Foundation operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Wings For Life UK Spinal Cord Research Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — Wings For Life UK Spinal Cord Research Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1138804.

Details

Address
Seven Dials Warehouse
42-56 Earlham Street
LONDON
WC2H 9LA
Registration Date
3 November 2010
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5013382
Charity Number
1138804

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Trustees

Paul Stewart Chair
ANITA GERHARDTER
DOMINIK MITSCH
Jamie Rake
Mandy Glew
Peter James Charles
RUPERT ELLIOTT
Seth Marthinsson
Stephen Ingham

Sectors & Classifications

Charity and VCS support Research

Also Known As

  • Wings for Life Spinal Cord Research Foundation
  • Wings for Life UK

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