HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH UK
HSR UK exists, as stated in our charitable object, to advance the education of the public in general (and particularly amongst those involved in health services and in research) on the subject of health services research and to promote research for the public benefit in all aspects of that subject and to publish the useful results.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity remained financially stable with unrestricted reserves of £63,555, significantly exceeding its stated policy target of £15,000. Per the trustees' report, the charity generated a net surplus for the year, though it noted the need to carefully control costs in the future to maintain stability.
What the accounts disclose
“Combining these elements gives a target amount for reserves of £15,000.” — page 7
Trustees
- Prof Judith Anne Smithchair
- Dr Alexandra Barrie Milsom
- Dr Angus Ian Gerard Ramsay
- Dr Ashrafunnesa Khanom
- Dr Gemma McKenna-Martin
- Dr Grace Kalat Audu
- Dr Mirza Lalani
- Kieran Michael Joseph Walshe PhD
- Lynn Rachel Laidlaw
- Nina Mei Hemmings
- Professor Alicia O'Cathain
- Professor Peter John Bower
- Robert Newton
- Rowan Dennison
- Temidayo Mary Ajakaiye FCCA DChA
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £313k | £284k |
| 31/03/2024 | £298k | £325k |
| 31/03/2023 | £211k | £214k |
| 31/03/2022 | £125k | £132k |
| 31/03/2021 | £57k | £91k |
Common questions
Is HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH UK financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity remained financially stable with unrestricted reserves of £63,555, significantly exceeding its stated policy target of £15,000. Per the trustees' report, the charity generated a net surplus for the year, though it noted the need to carefully control costs in the future to maintain stability. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH UK?
Funders whose own accounts filings name HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH UK as a grant recipient include THE HEALTH FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE HEALTH FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £94k | Other (Includes Cross-cutting and COVID-19 grants) |
| THE HEALTH FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £50k | Cross cutting strategic activities |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| NNS FOUNDATION | 1 | £6.5m |
| Arthritis UK | 1 | £50k |
| THE LORD FARINGDON CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £8k |
Charities like this
- Human Health Education and Research Foundation
- ASSOCIATION OF MEDICAL RESEARCH CHARITIES
- THE NUFFIELD TRUST FOR RESEARCH AND POLICY STUDIES IN HEALTH SERVICES
- THE SOCIAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATION
- HIGHER EDUCATION POLICY INSTITUTE
- ORTHOPAEDIC RESEARCH UK
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH UK | £313k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| Human Health Education and Research Foundation | £250k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| ASSOCIATION OF MEDICAL RESEARCH CHARITIES | £1.3m | — | — | within | — | no doubt |
| THE NUFFIELD TRUST FOR RESEARCH AND POLICY STUDIES IN HEALTH SERVICES | £3.6m | £190,000 - £200,000 | — | below | — | no doubt |
| THE SOCIAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATION | £690k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| HIGHER EDUCATION POLICY INSTITUTE | £842k | £110,000 - £119,999 | 1 | above | — | no doubt |