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Visit www.wellcome.orgAbout Wellcome Trust
Wellcome exists to improve health by helping great ideas to thrive.We support researchers, we take on big health challenges, we campaign for better science, and we help everyone get involved with science and health research. We are a politically and financially independent foundation.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyWellcome Trust is a registered health nonprofit, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1962 and has been operating for 64 years. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70/100 (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 £569M in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.
Wellcome Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70/100. 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 70 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 89% 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.
Wellcome Trust is registered in United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1962 and has been active for 64 years.
Based on official tax filings, Wellcome Trust has £569M in annual revenue. It allocates 89% of expenses to programs and services. This is below 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.
Wellcome Trust is classified as a Health organization, registered in United Kingdom. By size, it is categorized as a very-large organization. It has £569M in annual revenue.
No red flags have been detected for Wellcome Trust. 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.
Wellcome Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the Charity Commission. 89% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 97%. Visit the Wellcome Trust 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.
Wellcome exists to improve health by helping great ideas to thrive.We support researchers, we take on big health challenges, we campaign for better science, and we help everyone get involved with science and health research. We are a politically and financially independent foundation. Wellcome Trust is classified as a health organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1962.
Among health charities registered in United Kingdom: Wellcome Trust's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70/100 is below the peer average of 89/100. It allocates 89% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 97%. Its annual revenue of £569M is well above the peer average of £1M.
Wellcome Trust 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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Filing history
5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK) (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. WELLCOME TRUST is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
WELLCOME TRUST 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.
WELLCOME TRUST 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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Latest news
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NeutralWellcome Collection to return 2,000 Historical Manuscripts to Jain Community - ArtDependence
Bioengineering researchers secure major Wellcome funding for new imaging projects - Imperial College London
Wellcome Collection to return 2,000 manuscripts in landmark agreement - Museums Association
In other news: Wellcome gives up manuscripts, £2m film support + Fashion Museum progresses - Arts Professional
Wellcome Trust returns ancient Jain texts in colonialist’s archive - The Times
Dame Bridget Ogilvie obituary - The Guardian
Wellcome Trust Pension Plan appoints L&G for £800m of fiduciary mandates - Professional Pensions
Wellcome Trust appoints L&G as fiduciary manager - Pensions Age Magazine
Britain Talks Trust in Science - More in Common UK
Wellcome Report: Aid Cuts Catalyse Global Health Reform And Regional Cooperation - Health Policy Watch
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Quick facts about Wellcome Trust
- What is Wellcome Trust?
- Wellcome Trust is a health nonprofit organization, United Kingdom. Wellcome exists to improve health by helping great ideas to thrive.We support researchers, we take on big health challenges, we campaign for better science, and we help everyone get involved with science and health research. We are a politically and financially independent foundation.
- When was Wellcome Trust founded?
- Wellcome Trust was founded in 1962.
- Where is Wellcome Trust located?
- Headquartered in United Kingdom.
- What is Wellcome Trust's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately £100M-£1B. 89% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Wellcome Trust trustworthy?
- Wellcome Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70 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 Wellcome Trust's website?
- https://www.wellcome.org
- Are donations to Wellcome Trust 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.