John Innes Centre
Analysis
John Innes Centre is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Norwich. It was registered in October 1976, 50 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives, arts/culture/heritage/science and environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 00511709). It says it sponsors or undertakes research.
In the financial year ending March 2025, John Innes Centre reported income of £78.8m and spending of £54.0m, leaving 31% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £50.3m to £78.8m (+57%), an average of +12% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2024, when income rose by 27%. Over the whole period it spent 80% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, John Innes Centre sits at the 100th percentile: it is one of the largest 1% in its cause. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 100th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Depaul International (£78.5m), Reuben Foundation (£79.5m) and The Brandon Trust (£77.6m).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from charitable activities 95%, investments 2.6% and trading 1.9%. Charitable activities took 100% of spending and raising funds 0.2%. Reserves of £19.8m would cover about 4 months of spending at that rate. It employed 344 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 0.2%
- Charitable activities 95%
- Trading 1.9%
- Investments 2.6%
In the charity's own words
An independent, international Centre of excellence in plant science and microbiology. The Centre's mission is:- To generate knowledge of plants and microbes through innovative research- To apply it's knowledge of nature's diversity to benefit agriculture, the environment, human health and well-being- To train scientists for the future- To engage with policy makers and the public
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Depaul International | London | £78.5m |
| Reuben Foundation | London | £79.5m |
| The Brandon Trust | Bristol | £77.6m |
| British Association of Dermatologists | London | £79.8m |