John Innes Centre
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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
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GiveRadar's verified records show John Innes Centre with a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the Charity Commission.
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- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 98% of the 24,233 health charities in the United Kingdom with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 86 places it in the top 1% of the 28,401 health charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
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Filing history
5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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JOHN INNES CENTRE 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.
JOHN INNES CENTRE 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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- Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities · 9 disclosed in the public registry.
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Frequently asked questions about John Innes Centre
John Innes Centre is a registered health nonprofit based in Norwich, England, 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. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds registration with the UK Fundraising Regulator, which means it has committed to the Code of Fundraising Practice and accountable fundraising standards. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 86/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £79M in annual revenue. 9 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Based on official filings, John Innes Centre has £79M in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 89% 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.
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.
John Innes Centre is a charitable company limited by guarantee, the most common incorporated form for UK charities. It is registered with both Companies House and the Charity Commission, and must file annual accounts with both regulators. Directors (who are also charity trustees) have limited liability.
John Innes Centre's registered charity number is 223852. You can use it to look up the organization on the Charity Commission register.
John Innes Centre is located in Norwich, England, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1976 and has been active for 50 years.
John Innes Centre is based in Norwich in England. The Charity Commission for England and Wales (CCEW) is the primary regulator. Scotland has its own regulator (OSCR), and Northern Ireland has the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). A charity registered with the CCEW may operate across the whole of the UK or internationally.
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Quick facts about John Innes Centre
- What is John Innes Centre?
- John Innes Centre is a health charitable company based in Norwich, 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 Norwich, England, United Kingdom.
- What is John Innes Centre's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is £78.8 million. 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.