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Northern Counties Kidney Research Fund

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
82/100 · methodology

About Northern Counties Kidney Research Fund

Provides funding for kidney research in the North of England.

Founded
Headquarters
Freeman Road High Heaton
Size
small

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Science & Technology

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar science & technology in United Kingdom
Integrity Assessment This charity: 82
Peer average: 88

Red flags

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

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Northern Counties Kidney Research Fund is a registered science & technology nonprofit based in Freeman Road High Heaton, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1988 and has been operating for 38 years. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 82/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports £325K in annual revenue. 5 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Northern Counties Kidney Research Fund has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 82/100. 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 82 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for science & technology charities in United Kingdom is 88/100.

Northern Counties Kidney Research Fund is located in Freeman Road High Heaton, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1988 and has been active for 38 years.

Based on official tax filings, Northern Counties Kidney Research Fund has £325K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of £1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Northern Counties Kidney Research Fund is classified as a Science & Technology organization, registered in United Kingdom. By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has £325K in annual revenue. The organization has 5 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Northern Counties Kidney Research Fund. 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.

Northern Counties Kidney Research Fund has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 82/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the Charity Commission. 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.

Provides funding for kidney research in the North of England. Northern Counties Kidney Research Fund is classified as a science & technology organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1988.

Among science & technology charities registered in United Kingdom: Northern Counties Kidney Research Fund's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 82/100 is in line with the peer average of 88/100. Its annual revenue of £325K is below the peer average of £1M.

Northern Counties Kidney Research Fund 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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Annual revenue
£100K-£1M
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. NORTHERN COUNTIES KIDNEY RESEARCH FUND is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.

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Leadership

AN
Anna-Maria Steel
Trustee

Officers & trustees (5)

Source: Public filings

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Anna-Maria S••••
Trustee
DR
Dr S•••• J••••••
Trustee
JO
John A••••• K••••
Trustee
NI
Nigel C•••••• A•••
Trustee
PR
Professor N••• S•••••• S••••••
Trustee
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
£0.3M revenue
FY2025
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£0.2M revenue
FY2024
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£0.0M revenue
FY2023
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£0.1M revenue
FY2022
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£0.0M revenue
FY2021
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Peer charities

Other science & technology in United Kingdom, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Northern Counties Kidney Research Fund This page 82 £325,223 -
Focus on Labour Exploitation 89 £832,562 100%
C2c Social Action 89 £917,791 96%
British Sjogrens Syndrome Association 87 £603,964 98%
The Institute of Refrigeration 87 £522,610 92%
Care After Combat 87 £973,327 95%
Leukaemia & Myeloma Research Uk Ltd 87 £553,937 98%
Ready Generations 87 £508,197 100%
Centre for Women'S Justice 87 £987,289 100%

Sources and verification

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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 - 5 disclosed in the public registry.

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Profile completeness
65%

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
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified
Programmatic detail
Specific cause areas not yet tagged

Methodology

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Quick facts about Northern Counties Kidney Research Fund

What is Northern Counties Kidney Research Fund?
Northern Counties Kidney Research Fund is a science & technology nonprofit organization based in Freeman Road High Heaton, United Kingdom. Provides funding for kidney research in the North of England.
When was Northern Counties Kidney Research Fund founded?
Northern Counties Kidney Research Fund was founded in 1988.
Where is Northern Counties Kidney Research Fund located?
Headquartered in Freeman Road High Heaton, United Kingdom.
What is Northern Counties Kidney Research Fund's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £100K-£1M.
Is Northern Counties Kidney Research Fund trustworthy?
Northern Counties Kidney Research Fund has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 82 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 Northern Counties Kidney Research Fund's website?
https://www.nckrf.org.uk
Are donations to Northern Counties Kidney Research Fund 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.