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THE BPR TRUST

Registered charity 1055447 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as THE BLOOD PRESSURE RESEARCH TRUST

The Charity provides substantial support for research work undertaken into the causes and treatment of hypertension and the Trustees monitor this research closely. It is also an objective of the Charity to see the results of this research disseminated for the benefit of the public.

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Latest income
£240k
Latest spending
£224k
Registered
1996
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FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £16,244,798, a figure the Trustees consider sufficient to provide financial flexibility for the foreseeable future. The charity reported a net income of £310,459 for the year, driven by investment gains, while total resources expended were £224,028. The Trustees confirmed that the charity is able to continue as a going concern with no material uncertainties identified.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Largest income source: Investment income (100% of income)
“Total incoming resources 239,996” — page 16
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: sufficient to provide financial flexibility over the course of the foreseeable future (held: £16.2m)
“The total unrestricted reserves at 31 March 2025 were £16,244,798 a level which the Trustees consider sufficient to provide financial flexibility over the course of the foreseeable future.” — page 4
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Fees paid to Edwin Coe LLP, a firm in which Trustee N P Giles is a consultant.
“Included within the accounts were fees (inclusive of vat) of £14,460 (2024 - £13,560) to Edwin Coe LLP, a firm of solicitors in which N P Giles, a Trustee, is a consultant. This sum comprised fees in connection with the administration of the Trust for the year.” — page 15
“During the year a grant was paid to Queen Mary, University of London from which Professor G.A. MacGregor derived a salary, the cost of which (including associated costs) amounted to £108,806 (2024 - £123,720).” — page 15
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Grant paid to Queen Mary, University of London, from which Trustee Professor G.A. MacGregor derived a salary.
“Included within the accounts were fees (inclusive of vat) of £14,460 (2024 - £13,560) to Edwin Coe LLP, a firm of solicitors in which N P Giles, a Trustee, is a consultant. This sum comprised fees in connection with the administration of the Trust for the year.” — page 15
“During the year a grant was paid to Queen Mary, University of London from which Professor G.A. MacGregor derived a salary, the cost of which (including associated costs) amounted to £108,806 (2024 - £123,720).” — page 15
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts audited by Collards. Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.

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Operates in: Throughout England And Wales

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/03/2025£240k£224k
31/03/2024£259k£344k
31/03/2023£154k£311k
31/03/2022£125k£311k
31/03/2021£157k£403k

Common questions

Is THE BPR TRUST financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £16,244,798, a figure the Trustees consider sufficient to provide financial flexibility for the foreseeable future. The charity reported a net income of £310,459 for the year, driven by investment gains, while total resources expended were £224,028. The Trustees confirmed that the charity is able to continue as a going concern with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Collards.