PATIENT INFORMATION FORUM
Registered charity 1203984 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register
PIF is the national membership body for people working in health information and support. PIF's activities include the operation of the PIF TICK, the Quality Mark for Health Information, the development of best practice guidance in health information, the provision of accredited training and demonstration projects to ensure equitable access to health information.
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Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity recorded a net surplus of £30,452 for the year ended 31 December 2025, with unrestricted reserves increasing to £56,650. The trustees consider this level of funding adequate to support the continuation of the charity in the medium term and meet their reserves policy target. The financial position shows net current assets of £56,650, indicating sufficient working capital.
Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: three months expenditure (held: £57k)
“The trustees consider it prudent to maintain an adequate level of unrestricted reserves to cover the charity’s contractual commitments and provide sufficient working capital and have set this at a minimum of three months expenditure.” — page 7
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Trading subsidiary: Patient Information Forum Limited
“The charity received a donation of £7,871 (2024 - £60,075) from connected company Patient Information Forum Limited during the period.” — page 8
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.
Funders the charity credits
Named as funders/supporters on the charity’s own website (the charity’s claim, distinct from accounts-verified grants).
- ABPI — “The work of the Patient Information Forum is in part supported with sponsorship from ABPI, Amicus Theraputics, ATC, AstraZeneca, Biogen, CAH…” (source page)
- Amicus Theraputics — “The work of the Patient Information Forum is in part supported with sponsorship from ABPI, Amicus Theraputics, ATC, AstraZeneca, Biogen, CAH…” (source page)
- ATC — “The work of the Patient Information Forum is in part supported with sponsorship from ABPI, Amicus Theraputics, ATC, AstraZeneca, Biogen, CAH…” (source page)
- AstraZeneca — “The work of the Patient Information Forum is in part supported with sponsorship from ABPI, Amicus Theraputics, ATC, AstraZeneca, Biogen, CAH…” (source page)
- Biogen — “The work of the Patient Information Forum is in part supported with sponsorship from ABPI, Amicus Theraputics, ATC, AstraZeneca, Biogen, CAH…” (source page)
- CAHN — “The work of the Patient Information Forum is in part supported with sponsorship from ABPI, Amicus Theraputics, ATC, AstraZeneca, Biogen, CAH…” (source page)
- Everway — “The work of the Patient Information Forum is in part supported with sponsorship from ABPI, Amicus Theraputics, ATC, AstraZeneca, Biogen, CAH…” (source page)
- GSK — “The work of the Patient Information Forum is in part supported with sponsorship from ABPI, Amicus Theraputics, ATC, AstraZeneca, Biogen, CAH…” (source page)
- HIFA — “The work of the Patient Information Forum is in part supported with sponsorship from ABPI, Amicus Theraputics, ATC, AstraZeneca, Biogen, CAH…” (source page)
- Ipsen — “The work of the Patient Information Forum is in part supported with sponsorship from ABPI, Amicus Theraputics, ATC, AstraZeneca, Biogen, CAH…” (source page)
- Ipsos — “The work of the Patient Information Forum is in part supported with sponsorship from ABPI, Amicus Theraputics, ATC, AstraZeneca, Biogen, CAH…” (source page)
- Johnson & Johnson — “The work of the Patient Information Forum is in part supported with sponsorship from ABPI, Amicus Theraputics, ATC, AstraZeneca, Biogen, CAH…” (source page)
- LGBT Foundation — “The work of the Patient Information Forum is in part supported with sponsorship from ABPI, Amicus Theraputics, ATC, AstraZeneca, Biogen, CAH…” (source page)
- MacMillan Cancer Support — “The work of the Patient Information Forum is in part supported with sponsorship from ABPI, Amicus Theraputics, ATC, AstraZeneca, Biogen, CAH…” (source page)
- MSD — “The work of the Patient Information Forum is in part supported with sponsorship from ABPI, Amicus Theraputics, ATC, AstraZeneca, Biogen, CAH…” (source page)
- Sue Farringtonchair
- Anne Ballard
- Fiona MacDonagh
- Jacquie White
- Muiz Agbaje
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Throughout England And Wales
Income and spending
Common questions
Is PATIENT INFORMATION FORUM financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity recorded a net surplus of £30,452 for the year ended 31 December 2025, with unrestricted reserves increasing to £56,650. The trustees consider this level of funding adequate to support the continuation of the charity in the medium term and meet their reserves policy target. The financial position shows net current assets of £56,650, indicating sufficient working capital. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.