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Lifearc

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77
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
77/100 · methodology

About Lifearc

SIC Code: 72110 - Research and experimental development on biotechnology1. Performing our own research in order to progress technologies and treatments for the benefit of human health.2. Work with universities, charities, public bodies and industry to accelerate the progression of biomedical discoveries to develop new treatments or therapeutics for the medical profession and public.

Founded
Size
very-large

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
❤️ Health

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar health in United Kingdom
Program spending This charity: 98%
Peer average: 97%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 77
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

£0.98
Program expenses£0.98 (£93.6 million)
98% to programs beats the peer average (97%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Lifearc is a registered health nonprofit, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1992 and has been operating for 34 years. Its registration number is 037861. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 89/100 for health charities in United Kingdom. The organization reports £205M in annual revenue. 11 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Lifearc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100. 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 77 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 98% 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.

Lifearc is registered in United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1992 and has been active for 34 years.

Based on official tax filings, Lifearc has £205M in annual revenue. It allocates 98% 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.

Lifearc is classified as a Health organization, registered in United Kingdom. By size, it is categorized as a very-large organization. It has £205M in annual revenue. The organization has 11 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Lifearc. 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.

Lifearc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the Charity Commission. 98% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 97%. Visit the Lifearc 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.

SIC Code: 72110 - Research and experimental development on biotechnology1. Performing our own research in order to progress technologies and treatments for the benefit of human health.2. Work with universities, charities, public bodies and industry to accelerate the progression of biomedical discoveries to develop new treatments or therapeutics for the medical profession and public. Lifearc is classified as a health organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1992.

Among health charities registered in United Kingdom: Lifearc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 is below the peer average of 89/100. It allocates 98% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 97%. Its annual revenue of £205M is well above the peer average of £1M.

Lifearc 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 4 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
£100M-£1B
98% to programs
Source: Charity Commission (UK) (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK) (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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

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Leadership

DA
Daniel Morgan
Trustee

Officers & trustees (11)

Source: Public filings

DA
Daniel M•••••
Trustee
DA
David Z•••
Trustee
DR
Dr I•• D•••• G•••••
Trustee
DR
Dr S••••••• M•••••
Trustee
DR
Dr S••••• M•••••
Trustee
DR
Dr T••••• C•••••
Trustee
IA
Ian J•••• N••••••••
Trustee
JO
Joanne P•••• P•••••
Trustee
LY
Lynne R•••
Trustee
ST
Stephane M••••••••
Trustee
SU
Susan J••• W••••••••
Trustee
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

‘Research here is world class’: son of Steve Jobs looks to invest in UK cancer care - The Guardian
May 2026
www.theguardian.com
Patient involvement in life-shortening conditions: MND Insights - Fierce Pharma
May 2026
www.fiercepharma.com
How many employees work at Lifearc? - Revelio Labs
May 2026
www.reveliolabs.com
How millions of children with rare diseases could benefit from new health platform - The Independent
Feb 2026
www.independent.co.uk
LifeArc Ventures hails four new investments and promises transformative 2026 - The Pharma Letter
Feb 2026
www.thepharmaletter.com
Alzheimer's finger-prick blood test could transform diagnosis, experts say - BBC
Jan 2026
www.bbc.com
Bridging theory and practice in fragment crystallizable engineering - News-Medical
Jan 2026
www.news-medical.net
LifeArc launches four MND projects - Healthcare Today
Dec 2025
healthcaretoday.com
Oxford family want more funding for research into rare diseases - BBC
Jul 2025
www.bbc.co.uk
What will be coming out of the pipes? ‘Toxic gas’ fears shared over lab plan - Camden New Journal
Jul 2025
www.camdennewjournal.co.uk
Form filed
£205.0M revenue
FY2024
CCEW
Form filed
£169.6M revenue
FY2023
CCEW
Form filed
£22.9M revenue
FY2022
CCEW
Form filed
£17.9M revenue
FY2021
CCEW
Form filed
£9.1M revenue
FY2020
CCEW

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Peer charities

Other health in United Kingdom, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Lifearc This page 77 £205.0 million 98%
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 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities - 11 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Mar 5, 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

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Lifearc

What is Lifearc?
Lifearc is a health nonprofit organization, United Kingdom. SIC Code: 72110 - Research and experimental development on biotechnology1. Performing our own research in order to progress technologies and treatments for the benefit of human health.2. Work with universities, charities, public bodies and industry to accelerate the progression of biomedical discoveries to develop new treatments or therapeutics for the medical profession and public.
When was Lifearc founded?
Lifearc was founded in 1992.
Where is Lifearc located?
Headquartered in United Kingdom.
What is Lifearc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately £100M-£1B. 98% of expenses go to program services.
Is Lifearc trustworthy?
Lifearc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77 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 Lifearc's registration number?
Registration: 037861 (United Kingdom).
What is Lifearc's website?
https://www.lifearc.org
Are donations to Lifearc 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.