ADDENBROOKE'S CHARITABLE TRUST
Raises funds to support Addenbrooke's and the Rosie Hospitals; connecting givers and causes, supporting projects and facilities beyond the boundaries of NHS funding to achieve the highest possible standards and outcomes in patient experience, clinical care, research and education. Successor to 1048868 - see www.act4addenbrookes.org.uk/Aboutus/Publications for annual report 2016/17 & earlier years.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total income increased by 24% to £13.9m, driven by growth in capital campaigns and legacies, while charitable expenditure decreased to £3.8m. The charity holds strong free reserves of £8.0m, which the trustees consider adequate to continue as a going concern, supported by a robust investment portfolio and cash reserves.
What the accounts disclose
“During the year, the charity contributed £2m (2024: £5.5m) towards various schemes of Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.” — page 49
“At the end of the year, the charity owed £0.2 m (2024: £1.1m) to the NHS Foundation Trust.” — page 49
“During the year, the charity contributed £2m (2024: £5.5m) towards various schemes of Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.” — page 49
“At the end of the year, the charity owed £0.2 m (2024: £1.1m) to the NHS Foundation Trust.” — page 49
Corporate structure
- Trading subsidiary: THE FUND FOR ADDENBROOKE'S LIMITED Companies House 04287054
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 10469089
- Turnover: £30k
- Profit before tax: £33k
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Charles Packshaw — Chair
- Shelly Thake — Chief Executive
- Martine Gabbitass — Director of Finance & Corporate Services
- Paul White — Director of Communications & Impact
- Claire Billing — Director of Fundraising
- Marianne Richardson — Co-Director of Philanthropy
- Tom Gull — Co-Director of Philanthropy
Funders the charity credits
- Garfield Weston Foundation
- The Illumina Foundation
- The Lisa Wiles Red Wellies Brain Tumour Support Fund
- Morrisons Foundation
- NHS Charities Together
- Hewitsons Charitable Trust
- The Pemberton Family Charitable Trust
Company officers (Companies House)
- HATLEY, Maria-Christina not on trustee list
- CROMBIE, Catriona, Dr on trustee list
- MORROW, Thomas James, Dr on trustee list
- BAKSHI, Mousumi on trustee list
- CLIFFORD, Leslie on trustee list
- PACKSHAW, Charles Max on trustee list
- STEVENS, James on trustee list
- FOX, William Philip on trustee list
- SMITH, Claire Louise on trustee list
- FORD, Hugo Edward Rawlinson, Dr on trustee list
- KNAPTON, Paul Michael, Dr not on trustee list
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- Charles Max Packshawchair
- CLAIRE LOUISE SMITH
- DR MIKE KNAPTON
- Dr Catriona Crombie
- Dr HUGO EDWARD RAWLINSON FORD
- Dr Thomas James Morrow
- JAMES STEVENS
- Leslie Clifford
- Maria-Christina Peyman
- Mousumi Bakshi
- WILLIAM PHILIP FOX
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £13.9m | £6.1m |
| 31/03/2024 | £11.2m | £7.7m |
| 31/03/2023 | £11.3m | £8.3m |
| 31/03/2022 | £8.2m | £8.2m |
| 31/03/2021 | £6.7m | £10.7m |
Common questions
Is ADDENBROOKE'S CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total income increased by 24% to £13.9m, driven by growth in capital campaigns and legacies, while charitable expenditure decreased to £3.8m. The charity holds strong free reserves of £8.0m, which the trustees consider adequate to continue as a going concern, supported by a robust investment portfolio and cash reserves. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Moore Kingston Smith LLP.
Who funds ADDENBROOKE'S CHARITABLE TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name ADDENBROOKE'S CHARITABLE TRUST as a grant recipient include GLOBAL HEALTH PARTNERSHIPS, ASSOCIATION OF NHS CHARITIES, GARFIELD WESTON FOUNDATION, THE ALBORADA TRUST, KARIN BRASS MEMORIAL FUND.
Known funders
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| COUNTY AIR AMBULANCE TRUST | 2 | £1.4m |
| KUSUMA TRUST UK | 1 | £477k |
| PARKINSON'S DISEASE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED KINGDOM | 1 | £169k |
| MABEL COOPER CHARITY | 1 | £122k |
| THE HEADLEY TRUST | 1 | £100k |
| THE HARRY & MARY FOUNDATION | 1 | £55k |
| ROCKCLIFFE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £55k |
| JOHN LAING CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £42k |
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- THE ROBERT JONES AND AGNES HUNT ORTHOPAEDIC HOSPITAL CHARITABLE FUND
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADDENBROOKE'S CHARITABLE TRUST | £13.9m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE ROBERT JONES AND AGNES HUNT ORTHOPAEDIC HOSPITAL CHARITABLE FUND | £635k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| ROYAL DEVON UNIVERSITY HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST CHARITY | £1.9m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| HAMPSHIRE HOSPITALS CHARITY | £821k | £60,001 - £70,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Charity | £967k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust Charity | £1.5m | in excess of £60,000 | 2 | within | — | no doubt |