WELLCOME TRUST
Registration #210183 · Registered
www.wellcome.orgcompany.secretary@wellcome.org
WELLCOME TRUST GIBBS BUILDING NW1 2BE
Wellcome exists to improve health by helping great ideas to thrive.We support researchers, we take on big health challenges, we campaign for better science, and we help everyone get involved with science and health research. We are a politically and financially independent foundation.
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About WELLCOME TRUST
WELLCOME TRUST is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 210183), rated "Good Standing" with a CharityScore of 55/100 — a charity in good standing based on official Charity Commission data. In its most recent reporting year (2024), WELLCOME TRUST reported a total income of £569,497,051 and total expenditure of £1,626,627,348 (a spending ratio of 286%, indicating strong allocation of funds to charitable activities). According to the Charity Commission, WELLCOME TRUST operates with the following stated purpose: Wellcome exists to improve health by helping great ideas to thrive.We support researchers, we take on big health challenges, we campaign for better science, and we help everyone get involved with science and health research. We are a politically and financially independent foundation. Our analysis has identified 1 high-severity concern for this charity. We recommend reviewing the details below. 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: 285.6% of income spent on charitable work
| Year | Income | Spending | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £569,497,051 | £1,626,627,348 | 286% |
Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026