The George Institute for Global Health (UK)
Analysis
The George Institute for Global Health (UK) is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Middlesex. It was registered in July 2009, 17 years ago. Its declared purposes cover the advancement of health or saving of lives, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 06561294). It says it sponsors or undertakes research.
In the financial year ending June 2025, The George Institute for Global Health (UK) reported income of £2.9m and spending of £2.6m, spending 90% of its income. The sharpest change came in the year to June 2024, when income rose by 204%. Over the whole period it spent 95% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, The George Institute for Global Health (UK) sits at the 95th percentile: it is larger than about 95% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 97th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Children and Families Limited (£2.9m), Broadway Lodge Limited (£2.9m) and Age UK Hillingdon, Harrow and Brent (£2.9m).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from donations and legacies 99%. Charitable activities took 99% of spending and raising funds 0.7%. Reserves of £422k would cover about 2 months of spending at that rate. It employed 31 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 99%
- Trading 0.7%
In the charity's own words
The Institute's research aims to provide practical, policy-focused solutions for use by government and the community. It is focused on disadvantaged populations. Its research areas include heart disease, diabetes, kidney disease, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health, stroke, critical care and trauma, road injury, fractures, falls, chronic back pain and health care innovation.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Children and Families Limited | Sheerness | £2.9m |
| Broadway Lodge Limited | Weston-Super-Mare | £2.9m |
| Age UK Hillingdon, Harrow and Brent | Middlesex | £2.9m |
| Sericc | Grays | £2.9m |