THE MAGDI YACOUB INSTITUTE

Registered charity 1082750 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as HAREFIELD RESEARCH FOUNDATION

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Latest income
£2.2m
Latest spending
£1.7m
Registered
2000
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £462,202 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in total unrestricted and restricted funds of £5,087,659. Per the trustees' report, free reserves excluding designated and restricted funds stood at £823,694, which is above the stated minimum policy target of £450,000. The auditors confirmed that the use of the going concern basis of accounting was appropriate with no material uncertainties identified.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: minimum of £450,000 (held: £824k)
The Trustees wish to have a minimum of £450,000 in reserves to cover closure commitment. — page 7
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Recharges to Magdi Yacoub Foundation
Costs of £320,340 (2024: £291,141) were incurred by Magdi Yacoub Institute (MYI) and recharged to Magdi Yacoub Foundation (MYF) as agreed between the entities. Dr Magdy Ishak was the Chairman of MYF and a trustee of MYI during the year ending 31 March 2024. At the year end a balance of £334,561 (2024: £15,472) was due from MYF. — page 26
During the year MYI received restricted grants from the Magdi Yacoub Global Heart Foundation (MYGHF) totalling £193,348 (2024: £146,864). Sir Magdi Yacoub is a board member of MYGHF and trustee of MYI for the year ending 31 March 2025 and 31 March 2024. — page 26
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Grants from Magdi Yacoub Global Heart Foundation
Costs of £320,340 (2024: £291,141) were incurred by Magdi Yacoub Institute (MYI) and recharged to Magdi Yacoub Foundation (MYF) as agreed between the entities. Dr Magdy Ishak was the Chairman of MYF and a trustee of MYI during the year ending 31 March 2024. At the year end a balance of £334,561 (2024: £15,472) was due from MYF. — page 26
During the year MYI received restricted grants from the Magdi Yacoub Global Heart Foundation (MYGHF) totalling £193,348 (2024: £146,864). Sir Magdi Yacoub is a board member of MYGHF and trustee of MYI for the year ending 31 March 2025 and 31 March 2024. — page 26
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Donations from Sir Magdi Yacoub and family
Costs of £320,340 (2024: £291,141) were incurred by Magdi Yacoub Institute (MYI) and recharged to Magdi Yacoub Foundation (MYF) as agreed between the entities. Dr Magdy Ishak was the Chairman of MYF and a trustee of MYI during the year ending 31 March 2024. At the year end a balance of £334,561 (2024: £15,472) was due from MYF. — page 26
During the year MYI received restricted grants from the Magdi Yacoub Global Heart Foundation (MYGHF) totalling £193,348 (2024: £146,864). Sir Magdi Yacoub is a board member of MYGHF and trustee of MYI for the year ending 31 March 2025 and 31 March 2024. — page 26
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Management services from connected company
Costs of £320,340 (2024: £291,141) were incurred by Magdi Yacoub Institute (MYI) and recharged to Magdi Yacoub Foundation (MYF) as agreed between the entities. Dr Magdy Ishak was the Chairman of MYF and a trustee of MYI during the year ending 31 March 2024. At the year end a balance of £334,561 (2024: £15,472) was due from MYF. — page 26
During the year MYI received restricted grants from the Magdi Yacoub Global Heart Foundation (MYGHF) totalling £193,348 (2024: £146,864). Sir Magdi Yacoub is a board member of MYGHF and trustee of MYI for the year ending 31 March 2025 and 31 March 2024. — page 26
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Management services from connected individual
Costs of £320,340 (2024: £291,141) were incurred by Magdi Yacoub Institute (MYI) and recharged to Magdi Yacoub Foundation (MYF) as agreed between the entities. Dr Magdy Ishak was the Chairman of MYF and a trustee of MYI during the year ending 31 March 2024. At the year end a balance of £334,561 (2024: £15,472) was due from MYF. — page 26
During the year MYI received restricted grants from the Magdi Yacoub Global Heart Foundation (MYGHF) totalling £193,348 (2024: £146,864). Sir Magdi Yacoub is a board member of MYGHF and trustee of MYI for the year ending 31 March 2025 and 31 March 2024. — page 26
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts audited by Moore Kingston Smith LLP. Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.

Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — The Magdi Yacoub Institute (matched by registered charity number).

Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)

Total income
£2.2m
Total spending
£1.7m
Cost of raising funds
£372k
Reserves (reported)
£824k
Employees
10

Reported reserves equal ~5.7 months of spending — above the median for charities its size (median 4.8 months; benchmarks).

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Trustees

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Throughout England And Wales

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/03/2025£2.2m£1.7m
31/03/2024£1.1m£1.6m
31/03/2023£890k£1.6m
31/03/2022£2.2m£1.4m
31/03/2021£1.1m£1.2m

Common questions

Is THE MAGDI YACOUB INSTITUTE financially healthy?

The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £462,202 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in total unrestricted and restricted funds of £5,087,659. Per the trustees' report, free reserves excluding designated and restricted funds stood at £823,694, which is above the stated minimum policy target of £450,000. The auditors confirmed that the use of the going concern basis of accounting was appropriate with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Moore Kingston Smith LLP.