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A) to advance research into and investigation of the human genome and to publish the useful results of such research b) to advance scientific and medical research
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyGenome Research Limited is a registered health nonprofit, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1993 and has been operating for 33 years. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports £180M in annual revenue. 8 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Genome Research Limited has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 87 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 100% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in United Kingdom is 89/100.
Genome Research Limited is registered in United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1993 and has been active for 33 years.
Based on official tax filings, Genome Research Limited has £180M in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 97% for health charities in United Kingdom. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Genome Research Limited is classified as a Health organization, registered in United Kingdom. By size, it is categorized as a very-large organization. It has £180M in annual revenue. The organization has 8 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Genome Research Limited. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
Genome Research Limited has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the Charity Commission. 100% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 97%. Visit the Genome Research Limited profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
A) to advance research into and investigation of the human genome and to publish the useful results of such research b) to advance scientific and medical research Genome Research Limited is classified as a health organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1993.
Among health charities registered in United Kingdom: Genome Research Limited's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100 is in line with the peer average of 89/100. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 97%. Its annual revenue of £180M is well above the peer average of £1M.
Genome Research Limited is a registered charity in the United Kingdom. If you are a UK taxpayer, your donation may qualify for Gift Aid, which allows the charity to claim an extra 25p for every 1 pound you donate at no cost to you. Higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers can also claim additional relief on their Self Assessment tax return.
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Filing history
5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK) (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. GENOME RESEARCH LIMITED is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
GENOME RESEARCH LIMITED is in United Kingdom, a TGE (Transnational Giving Europe) member country. Dutch donors can route gifts via Stichting Transnational Giving Europe to receive Dutch ANBI-equivalent deductibility, subject to TGE's 5% pass-through fee.
GENOME RESEARCH LIMITED is registered in United Kingdom. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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Officers & trustees (8)
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NeutralWellcome Trust appoints L&G as fiduciary manager - Pensions Age Magazine
Wellcome Trust Pension Plan appoints L&G for £800m of fiduciary mandates - Professional Pensions
“I’m not trying to do science just for scientists. I’m doing it to try to solve important problems that will make a difference”: Jussi Taipale on genomics at scale and predicting gene expression - Wellcome Sanger Institute Blog
Studying intracellular parasite DNA is like panning for gold - Wellcome Sanger Institute Blog
Making genomics data more representative through Latin American research - Wellcome Sanger Institute Blog
How our beginning is shaping our future: 25 years on from the Human Genome Project - Wellcome Sanger Institute Blog
'Why governments need scientists' with Sir Patrick Vallance - oxfordmartin.ox.ac.uk
Cancer genetics pioneer Professor Sir Mike Stratton to step down as Wellcome Sanger Institute director - Cambridge Independent
2020 vision: supporting the people behind our science - Wellcome Sanger Institute Blog
Major U.K. genetics lab accused of misusing African DNA - Science | AAAS
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- Officers and trustees
- Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities - 8 disclosed in the public registry.
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Quick facts about Genome Research Limited
- What is Genome Research Limited?
- Genome Research Limited is a health nonprofit organization, United Kingdom. A) to advance research into and investigation of the human genome and to publish the useful results of such research b) to advance scientific and medical research
- When was Genome Research Limited founded?
- Genome Research Limited was founded in 1993.
- Where is Genome Research Limited located?
- Headquartered in United Kingdom.
- What is Genome Research Limited's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £100M-£1B. 100% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Genome Research Limited trustworthy?
- Genome Research Limited has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Genome Research Limited's website?
- https://www.sanger.ac.uk
- Are donations to Genome Research Limited tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.