THE MEDICAL COLLEGE OF SAINT BARTHOLOMEW'S HOSPITAL TRUST
The Charity owns land at Charterhouse Square and leases the majority of this at a peppercorn rent to Queen Mary and Westfield College ("the College") for the benefit of the Medical College of St Bartholomew's Hospital ("the School"), in furtherance of the Charity's objects. The Charity also makes grants to the College for the specific purposes of the School.
Objects
TO PROMOTE ALL ASPECTS OF MEDICAL AND DENTAL EDUCATION AT THE SAINT BARTHOLOMEW'S AND THE ROYAL LONDON SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AND DENTISTRY AND TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR RESEARCH IN AND THE ADVANCEMENT OF MEDICAL, DENTAL AND SURGICAL KNOWLEDGE AT THE SCHOOL.
- THE MEDICAL COLLEGE OF ST BARTHOLOMEW'S HOSPITAL TRUST (charity 291885) — merger registered 10/03/2009
- THE BARTS FOUNDATION FOR RESEARCH LIMITED (charity 281738) — merger registered 12/06/2008
- THE BARTS RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT TRUST (charity 281382) — merger registered 12/06/2008
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the Trust reported a net current liability position of £533,367 as of 31 July 2025, though total unrestricted funds stood at £84,121,031. Per the trustees' report, the Trust has sufficient resources to meet liabilities as they fall due, supported by an investment portfolio valued at £24,205,155 which can be drawn down if required. The trustees concluded there are no material uncertainties regarding the Trust's ability to continue as a going concern despite global economic instability.
What the accounts disclose
“Total income for the year ended 31 July 2025 was £653,206 (2024: £665,769), comprising income from rent of £37,404 (2024: £41,019) and income from investments of £615,802 (2024: £569,219)” — page 12
“It is the trustees’ policy to hold free reserves at a level sufficient to meet the Trust's grant commitments.”
“J Maloney, Secretary to the Trust, is also a partner in Farrer & Co LLP. Farrer & Co LLP provides legal and administrative support to the Trust. During the year £374,070 of fee expenditure has been recognised (2024: £171,909) relating to advice given in connection with the Trust’s properties and support with the management of correspondence with grant recipients and drafting of grant agreements.” — page 35
Policies the charity declares
- Conflicting interests
- Investment
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/07/2025
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/07/2024
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/07/2023
- Grant-making is its main activity
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/07/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (26/11/2017)
Trustees
- Dr Christopher Gallagher
- Dr Naureen Bhatti
- Dr Vanessa Muirhead
- Nigel Mapp
- Peter Michael Aiers
- Professor Deepthi Jyothish
- Professor John Wass
- Professor Silvia Marino
- Sir Nigel Boardman
- Surojit Ghosh
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £653k | £1.3m |
| 31/07/2024 | £666k | £2.1m |
| 31/07/2023 | £620k | £1.5m |
| 31/07/2022 | £651k | £2.3m |
| 31/07/2021 | £701k | £2.5m |
Common questions
Is THE MEDICAL COLLEGE OF SAINT BARTHOLOMEW'S HOSPITAL TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the Trust reported a net current liability position of £533,367 as of 31 July 2025, though total unrestricted funds stood at £84,121,031. Per the trustees' report, the Trust has sufficient resources to meet liabilities as they fall due, supported by an investment portfolio valued at £24,205,155 which can be drawn down if required. The trustees concluded there are no material uncertainties regarding the Trust's ability to continue as a going concern despite global economic instability. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Buzzacott Audit LLP.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE MICHAEL BISHOP FOUNDATION | 1 | £408k |
| MATER ECCLESIAE CIO | 1 | £190k |
| THE ABDALLA FOUNDATION | 1 | £9k |
| SIR ROBERT GEFFERY'S ALMSHOUSE TRUST | 1 | £6k |
| THE ETON FIVES ASSOCIATION LIMITED | 1 | £2k |
Charities like this
- ST BARTHOLOMEW'S HOSPITAL CHARITABLE FUND
- ROYAL HOSPITAL SCHOOL CHARITABLE TRUST
- CHARITIES IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE LEAGUE OF ST BARTHOLOMEWS NURSES
- ST BARTHOLOMEW'S SCHOOL FOUNDATION
- ST MARY'S EDUCATIONAL AND CHARITABLE TRUST
- SUTTON'S HOSPITAL IN CHARTERHOUSE
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE MEDICAL COLLEGE OF SAINT BARTHOLOMEW'S HOSPITAL TRUST | £653k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| ST BARTHOLOMEW'S HOSPITAL CHARITABLE FUND | £153k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| ROYAL HOSPITAL SCHOOL CHARITABLE TRUST | £202k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| CHARITIES IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE LEAGUE OF ST BARTHOLOMEWS NURSES | £271k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ST BARTHOLOMEW'S SCHOOL FOUNDATION | £56k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ST MARY'S EDUCATIONAL AND CHARITABLE TRUST | £114k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |