THE SAINSBURY LABORATORY
Registration #1065510 · Registered
www.tsl.ac.ukdebbie.feather@tsl.ac.uk
THE SAINSBURY LABORATORY NORWICH RESEARCH PARK NR4 7UH
The principal activity of the charity is plant and plant disease research, with the aim of funding out how pests cause disease, and exploring how plants protect themsleves against these pathogens. The Laboratory also provides education and research training in the subject areas of the research programme.
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About THE SAINSBURY LABORATORY
THE SAINSBURY LABORATORY is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 1065510), rated "Platinum" with a CharityScore of 90/100 — one of the highest-rated charities in England and Wales based on official Charity Commission data. In its most recent reporting year (2025), THE SAINSBURY LABORATORY reported a total income of £14,180,424 and total expenditure of £12,325,613 (a spending ratio of 87%, indicating strong allocation of funds to charitable activities). According to the Charity Commission, THE SAINSBURY LABORATORY operates with the following stated purpose: The principal activity of the charity is plant and plant disease research, with the aim of funding out how pests cause disease, and exploring how plants protect themsleves against these pathogens. The Laboratory also provides education and research training in the subject areas of the research programme. No significant governance concerns were identified for THE SAINSBURY LABORATORY in our analysis. This profile is based on publicly available data from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated regularly. CharityScore provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence.
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Financial History
Latest spending ratio: 86.9% of income spent on charitable work
| Year | Income | Spending | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £14,180,424 | £12,325,613 | 87% |
Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026