ORTHOGERIATRIC RESEARCH FUND
Fund research into the nature, causes, diagnosis, prevention and treatment of issues arising as a result of orthopaedic surgery, including the development of findings of the research into practical applications before, during and after surgery, and the provision of information to raise public understanding of such matters.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held total net assets of £400,774 at the year end, a significant increase from the previous year's £25,172. The trustees confirm that the charity has adequate assets to continue in its present form, with no material uncertainties identified regarding going concern. The charity operates with no employees and relies on voluntary donations to fund its research grants and administrative costs.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees aim is that the expenses will be less than 10% of the donations.”
Trustees
- Michelle Ann Cracknell CBEchair
- Jonathan Ashley Dimson
- Peter Reilly
- Professor Michael Fertleman
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £394k | £18k |
| 31/12/2024 | £25k | £60 |
| 31/12/2023 | £100 | £15 |
Common questions
Is ORTHOGERIATRIC RESEARCH FUND financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held total net assets of £400,774 at the year end, a significant increase from the previous year's £25,172. The trustees confirm that the charity has adequate assets to continue in its present form, with no material uncertainties identified regarding going concern. The charity operates with no employees and relies on voluntary donations to fund its research grants and administrative costs. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| ORTHOPAEDIC RESEARCH UK | 1 | £110k |
| Arthritis UK | 1 | £50k |
| ASSOCIATION OF NHS CHARITIES | 1 | £35k |
| THE CLIVE RICHARDS FOUNDATION | 1 | £35k |
| KUSUMA TRUST UK | 1 | £25k |
| THE LEAGUE OF FRIENDS TO THE ROBERT JONES & AGNES HUNT ORTHOPAEDIC HOSPITAL | 1 | £24k |
| ROBERT LUFF FOUNDATION LIMITED | 1 | £15k |
| THE EDWARD CADBURY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £12k |
Charities like this
- NUFFIELD ORTHOPAEDIC CENTRE TRUST
- THE ORTHOPAEDIC INSTITUTE LIMITED
- Royal Orthopaedic Charity
- ORTHOPAEDIC RESEARCH UK
- BRITISH ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATION
- THE ROBERT JONES AND AGNES HUNT ORTHOPAEDIC HOSPITAL CHARITABLE FUND
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ORTHOGERIATRIC RESEARCH FUND | £394k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| NUFFIELD ORTHOPAEDIC CENTRE TRUST | £151k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE ORTHOPAEDIC INSTITUTE LIMITED | £319k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Royal Orthopaedic Charity | £157k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ORTHOPAEDIC RESEARCH UK | £1.4m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BRITISH ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATION | £3.2m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |