KIDNEY RESEARCH YORKSHIRE
UNDERTAKES FUNDRAISING AND RAISES SPONSORSHIP TO SUPPORT MEDICAL RESEARCH INTO KIDNEY DISEASE AND KIDNEY FAILURE IN CHILDREN AND ADULTS OF ALL AGES. FUNDS BY INDIVIDUAL PROJECTS IN DIVERSE KIDNEY RELATED SUBJECTS.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £246,431 for the year ended 30 September 2025, driven by a significant decrease in legacy income. Despite reporting net current liabilities of £2,174, the trustees confirmed the charity is a going concern with sufficient resources to meet obligations for at least twelve months. Unrestricted reserves stood at £1,224,023, which the trustees consider sufficient to cover expenses and future grant commitments given the variability of donation income.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity is largely dependent upon donations and legacies: in 2025, these made up 78.32% of total income.” — page 7
“J L Wiley, a trustee of the charity, is also a director of Wiley Accessories Limited. During the year Wiley Accessories Limited provided the charity with free use of office facilities valued at £6,500 (2024 £6,500). The income has been recognised within donations and in expenditure within rent, in the statement of financial activities. No emoluments or expenses were paid to trustees during the current or previous year.” — page 21
Trustees
- JULIAN WILEYchair
- Hilary Marryat
- Ian David Feber
- RACHEL DUNHILL AAT ACA
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £181k | £528k |
| 30/09/2024 | £247k | £252k |
| 30/09/2023 | £92k | £229k |
| 30/09/2022 | £172k | £200k |
| 30/09/2021 | £191k | £87k |
Common questions
Is KIDNEY RESEARCH YORKSHIRE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £246,431 for the year ended 30 September 2025, driven by a significant decrease in legacy income. Despite reporting net current liabilities of £2,174, the trustees confirmed the charity is a going concern with sufficient resources to meet obligations for at least twelve months. Unrestricted reserves stood at £1,224,023, which the trustees consider sufficient to cover expenses and future grant commitments given the variability of donation income. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE CATHERINE COOKSON CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £26k |
| PILKINGTON CHARITIES FUND | 2 | £13k |
| THE IAN ASKEW CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £4k |
| THE A AND R WOOLF CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £2k |
| THE FRANK LITCHFIELD GENERAL CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £2k |
| THE STONEYGATE TRUST | 1 | £2.4m |
| THE THOMPSON FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £340k |
| THE KIDNEY FUND | 1 | £40k |
Charities like this
- KIDNEY RESEARCH UK
- KIDNEY RESEARCH NORTHWEST
- NATIONAL KIDNEY FEDERATION
- THE KIDNEY FUND
- Kidney Wales Charity
- Kidneys for Life
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KIDNEY RESEARCH YORKSHIRE | £181k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| KIDNEY RESEARCH UK | £14.5m | £130,001 - £140,000 | — | within | — | no doubt |
| KIDNEY RESEARCH NORTHWEST | £126k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| NATIONAL KIDNEY FEDERATION | £707k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE KIDNEY FUND | £297k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Kidney Wales Charity | £319k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |