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86
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
86/100 · methodology

About John Innes Centre

An independent, international Centre of excellence in plant science and microbiology. The Centre's mission is:- To generate knowledge of plants and microbes through innovative research- To apply it's knowledge of nature's diversity to benefit agriculture, the environment, human health and well-being- To train scientists for the future- To engage with policy makers and the public

Founded
Size
major

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
❤️ Health
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.
SDG 3 SDG 3 · Good Health and Well-being Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar health in United Kingdom
Program spending This charity: 100%
Peer average: 97%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 86
Peer average: 89

Red flags

· All clear
Charity Commission removal
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every £1 goes

£1.00
Program expenses£1.00 (£53.9 million)
100% to programs beats the peer average (97%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

John Innes Centre is a registered health nonprofit, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1976 and has been operating for 50 years. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports £79M in annual revenue. 9 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

John Innes Centre has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100. 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 86 ('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.

John Innes Centre is registered in United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1976 and has been active for 50 years.

Based on official tax filings, John Innes Centre has £79M 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.

John Innes Centre is classified as a Health organization, registered in United Kingdom. By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has £79M in annual revenue. The organization has 9 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for John Innes Centre. 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.

John Innes Centre has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100 (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%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

An independent, international Centre of excellence in plant science and microbiology. The Centre's mission is:- To generate knowledge of plants and microbes through innovative research- To apply it's knowledge of nature's diversity to benefit agriculture, the environment, human health and well-being- To train scientists for the future- To engage with policy makers and the public John Innes Centre is classified as a health organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1976.

Among health charities registered in United Kingdom: John Innes Centre's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100 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 £79M is well above the peer average of £1M.

John Innes Centre 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.

Verified against 5 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
£10M-£100M
100% to programs
Source: Charity Commission (UK) (FY2025) why this matters
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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.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. JOHN INNES CENTRE is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.

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Leadership

CH
Christopher Maw
Trustee

Officers & trustees (9)

Source: Public filings

CH
Christopher M••
Trustee
DR
Dr J•••• D••••• M•••••••••
Trustee
PR
Professor J••• A••••• L•••••••
Trustee
PR
Professor J••••• P••••••• A•••••••
Trustee
PR
Professor J••••• M•••••• H••••••
Trustee
PR
Professor R••••• A••••• F••••
Trustee
SA
Sarah S••••
Trustee
SI
Sir T••••• H•••••••••••••
Trustee
WI
William B•••• K••••••
Trustee
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

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Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Two chasing £200m John Innes Centre lab scheme in Norwich | News - building.co.uk
Mar 2026
www.building.co.uk
John Innes Centre and Sainsbury Laboratory announce new glasshouse - Hort News
Mar 2026
hortnews.com
Web development opportunity – tenders being accepted until 14 May - John Innes Centre
Mar 2026
www.jic.ac.uk
The Garfield Weston Foundation invests £5m in world-class research facilities - John Innes Centre
Mar 2026
www.jic.ac.uk
Plant science and microbiology laboratory design given the planning green light - John Innes Centre
Mar 2026
www.jic.ac.uk
Agri-tech Careers for a Sustainable Future 2026 - John Innes Centre
Mar 2026
www.jic.ac.uk
New John Innes Foundation fellow to push the boundaries of plant-fungal partnerships to promote sustainable agriculture
Feb 2026
www.jic.ac.uk
John Innes Centre scientists lead new textbook on plant biology - John Innes Centre
Jan 2026
www.jic.ac.uk
The John Innes Centre and Newcastle University to lead new STEM-EDI training project - John Innes Centre
Jan 2026
www.jic.ac.uk
New group leader outlines big, broad, shared vision - John Innes Centre
Jan 2026
www.jic.ac.uk
Form filed
£78.8M revenue
FY2025
CCEW
Form filed
£74.4M revenue
FY2024
CCEW
Form filed
£58.4M revenue
FY2023
CCEW
Form filed
£52.9M revenue
FY2022
CCEW
Form filed
£50.3M revenue
FY2021
CCEW

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Peer charities

Other health in United Kingdom, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
John Innes Centre This page 86 £78.8 million 100%
Compassion in Action 89 £800,706 100%
West Sussex Mind 89 £3.6 million 96%
Worcestershire Association of Carers 89 £1.5 million 93%
Helpforce Community 89 £1.6 million 96%
Headway Birmingham & Solihull 89 £2.2 million 93%
Emmaus Bristol 89 £788,306 98%
The Peaceful Place Ltd 89 £748,485 98%
Hoxton Hall 89 £825,165 100%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities
Financial filings
Charity Commission annual returns - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities - 9 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Wikidata structured data

Data freshness

Last updated
Mar 25, 2026
Profile completeness
85%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Executive compensation
Top-officer pay not disclosed
Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Headquarters address
No street address on file
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified
Programmatic detail
Specific cause areas not yet tagged

Methodology

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Quick facts about John Innes Centre

What is John Innes Centre?
John Innes Centre is a health nonprofit organization, United Kingdom. An independent, international Centre of excellence in plant science and microbiology. The Centre's mission is:- To generate knowledge of plants and microbes through innovative research- To apply it's knowledge of nature's diversity to benefit agriculture, the environment, human health and well-being- To train scientists for the future- To engage with policy makers and the public
When was John Innes Centre founded?
John Innes Centre was founded in 1976.
Where is John Innes Centre located?
Headquartered in United Kingdom.
What is John Innes Centre's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £10M-£100M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
Is John Innes Centre trustworthy?
John Innes Centre has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86 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 John Innes Centre's website?
https://www.jic.ac.uk
Are donations to John Innes Centre 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.