UK Biobank Limited
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'It carries out activities or services itself' 'the advancement of education','the advancement of health' The objects for which the Company is established are to protect, preserve and advance all or any aspects of the health and welfare of human beings and to advance and promote knowledge and education by engaging in, encouraging and supporting: (i) investigations into the separate and combined effects of genetic, environmental (including lifestyle, physiological and environmental exposures) and other factors on human health and welfare and on the risk and causation of diseases in the human population. (ii) the establishment, holding, operation, management, promotion, support, expansion, improvement and safeguarding of a collection of biomedical, biochemical, epidemiological, genetic and other data and blood and other biological and …
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, UK Biobank Limited has a substantially complete profile, sourced from OSCR.
- GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 99% of the 22,172 health charities in the United Kingdom with filings on record. See the filings
- 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 44 is below most of the 28,401 health charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar tracks. GiveRadar bases this on limited verified information so far, with little on record for its governance. Explore United Kingdom data
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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
UK Biobank Limited 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.
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Frequently asked questions about UK Biobank Limited
UK Biobank Limited is a registered health nonprofit based in Cheshire, Scotland, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2008 and has been operating for 18 years. Its registration number is SC039230. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 44/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £69M in annual revenue.
Based on official filings, UK Biobank Limited has £69M in annual revenue. 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.
'It carries out activities or services itself' 'the advancement of education','the advancement of health' The objects for which the Company is established are to protect, preserve and advance all or any aspects of the health and welfare of human beings and to advance and promote knowledge and education by engaging in, encouraging and supporting: (i) investigations into the separate and combined effects of genetic, environmental (including lifestyle, physiological and environmental exposures) and other factors on human health and welfare and on the risk and causation of diseases in the human population. (ii) the establishment, holding, operation, management, promotion, support, expansion, improvement and safeguarding of a collection of biomedical, biochemical, epidemiological... UK Biobank Limited is classified as a health organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2008.
UK Biobank Limited 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. Its Charity Commission registration number is SC039230.
UK Biobank Limited's official registration number is SC039230, as recorded in the national registry of United Kingdom.
UK Biobank Limited is located in Cheshire, Scotland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years.
UK Biobank Limited is based in Cheshire in Scotland. 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 UK Biobank Limited
- What is UK Biobank Limited?
- UK Biobank Limited is a health charitable company based in Cheshire, United Kingdom. 'It carries out activities or services itself' 'the advancement of education','the advancement of health' The objects for which the Company is established are to protect, preserve and advance all or any aspects of the health and welfare of human beings and to advance and promote knowledge and education by engaging in, encouraging and supporting: (i) investigations into the separate and combined effects of genetic, environmental (including lifestyle, physiological and environmental exposures) and other factors on human health and welfare and on the risk and causation of diseases in the human population. (ii) the establishment, holding, operation, management, promotion, support, expansion, improvement and safeguarding of a collection of biomedical, biochemical, epidemiological, genetic and other data and blood and other biological and biochemical samples obtained and developed through, for the purpose of andlor in connection with some or all of the investigations referred to in paragraph (i) and pertaining to a cohort of human Participants ('Data and Samples'), for use in a research, knowledge and information resource provisionally known as the UK Biobank ('the Resource'). (iii) research into biological and medical sciences and other disciplines which may contribute to the improvement of human health and welfare ('the Biosciences'). (iv) the discovery, invention, improvement, development and application of treatments, cures, diagnostics and other medicinal agents, methods and processes that may in any way relieve illness, disease, disability or disorders of whatever nature in human beings. and (v) the study and understanding of any of the Biosciences.
- When was UK Biobank Limited founded?
- UK Biobank Limited was founded in 2008.
- Where is UK Biobank Limited located?
- Headquartered in Cheshire, Scotland, United Kingdom.
- What is UK Biobank Limited's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is £68.9 million.
- Is UK Biobank Limited trustworthy?
- UK Biobank Limited has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 44 out of 100 (Partial 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 UK Biobank Limited's registration number?
- Registration: SC039230 (United Kingdom).
- What is UK Biobank Limited's website?
- https://www.ukbiobank.ac.uk
- Are donations to UK Biobank 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.