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The Francis Crick Institute Limited

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
87/100 · methodology

About The Francis Crick Institute Limited

The Francis Crick Institute is dedicated to understanding the fundamental biology underlying health and disease. Our work is helping to understand why disease develops and to translate discoveries into new ways to prevent, diagnose and treat illnesses such as cancer, heart disease, stroke, infections and neurodegenerative diseases.

Founded
Size
very-large

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
❤️ Health
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar health in United Kingdom
Program spending This charity: 99%
Peer average: 97%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 87
Peer average: 89

Red flags

· All clear
Charity Commission removal
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every £1 goes

£0.99
Program expenses£0.99 (£253.1 million)
99% to programs beats the peer average (97%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

The Francis Crick Institute Limited is a registered health nonprofit, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2011 and has been operating for 15 years. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports £246M in annual revenue. 12 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

The Francis Crick Institute 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 99% 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.

The Francis Crick Institute Limited is registered in United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2011 and has been active for 15 years.

Based on official tax filings, The Francis Crick Institute Limited has £246M in annual revenue. It allocates 99% 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.

The Francis Crick Institute Limited is classified as a Health organization, registered in United Kingdom. By size, it is categorized as a very-large organization. It has £246M in annual revenue. The organization has 12 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for The Francis Crick Institute 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.

The Francis Crick Institute 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. 99% 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.

The Francis Crick Institute is dedicated to understanding the fundamental biology underlying health and disease. Our work is helping to understand why disease develops and to translate discoveries into new ways to prevent, diagnose and treat illnesses such as cancer, heart disease, stroke, infections and neurodegenerative diseases. The Francis Crick Institute Limited is classified as a health organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2011.

Among health charities registered in United Kingdom: The Francis Crick Institute Limited's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100 is in line with the peer average of 89/100. It allocates 99% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 97%. Its annual revenue of £246M is well above the peer average of £1M.

The Francis Crick Institute 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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Annual revenue
£100M-£1B
99% 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. THE FRANCIS CRICK INSTITUTE LIMITED is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.

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Leadership

CA
Catherine Elizabeth BINGHAM
Trustee

Officers & trustees (12)

Source: Public filings

CA
Catherine E•••••••• B••••••
Trustee
DR
Dr B•••• G••••••
Trustee
DR
Dr J•••••••• R••••••••
Trustee
DR
Dr M•••••• N•••••• P•••••••
Trustee
IS
Isabelle E••••
Trustee
LO
Lord E••••• J••• P•••••• B•••••
Trustee
MI
Michelle E•••••••• M•••••••
Trustee
PR
Professor G•••••• E•••• R•••
Trustee
PR
Professor G••••• M•••••• L•••
Trustee
PR
Professor M••• P••••••• R•••
Trustee
PR
Professor P•••••• F•••••• C•••••••
Trustee
PR
Professor S•• A••••• P•••• B•••
Trustee
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Latest news

From global news sources

6 articles found

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Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

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£246.2M revenue
FY2025
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£231.2M revenue
FY2024
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FY2023
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£185.6M revenue
FY2022
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£174.9M revenue
FY2021
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Peer charities

Other health in United Kingdom, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
The Francis Crick Institute Limited This page 87 £246.2 million 99%
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

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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 - 12 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

Methodology

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Quick facts about The Francis Crick Institute Limited

What is The Francis Crick Institute Limited?
The Francis Crick Institute Limited is a health nonprofit organization, United Kingdom. The Francis Crick Institute is dedicated to understanding the fundamental biology underlying health and disease. Our work is helping to understand why disease develops and to translate discoveries into new ways to prevent, diagnose and treat illnesses such as cancer, heart disease, stroke, infections and neurodegenerative diseases.
When was The Francis Crick Institute Limited founded?
The Francis Crick Institute Limited was founded in 2011.
Where is The Francis Crick Institute Limited located?
Headquartered in United Kingdom.
What is The Francis Crick Institute Limited's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £100M-£1B. 99% of expenses go to program services.
Is The Francis Crick Institute Limited trustworthy?
The Francis Crick Institute 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 The Francis Crick Institute Limited's website?
https://www.crick.ac.uk
Are donations to The Francis Crick Institute 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.