THE RENAL ASSOCIATION
The Renal Association is a professional body for nephrologists (renal physicians, or kidney doctors) and renal scientists in the UK. It is active in the planning and development of renal services and nephrology in Britain. It is also involved in the promotion and dissemination of research and education relating to the speciality.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported an overall surplus of £509,294 for the year ended 31 December 2024, with total income increasing by 17.8% to £5,591,721. The trustees confirm that total reserves of £4,257,504 are above the benchmark of £3.9 million and are sufficient to cover 12 months of operating costs, indicating a secure financial position.
What the accounts disclose
“Income from charitable activities: The majority of income is sourced from capitation fees which accounted for £2,580,919” — page 5
“The benchmark for 2024 was to hold an average of £3.9 million in reserve.” — page 6
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Ginny Quan — Co-Chair of the Clinical Directors Group
- Stephen John — Co-Chair of the Clinical Directors Group
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (06/07/2021)
Trustees
- Amy McKnight
- Clare Morlidge
- Dr Bhavna Pandya
- Dr Catherine Vinen
- Judith Allen
- Laura Meaden
- Linda Tarm
- Lisa Ancliffe
- Mark James Froud
- Prof James Burton
- Prof John Sayer
- Prof Stephen Marks
- Prof Timothy Bowen
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £5.6m | £5.1m |
| 31/12/2023 | £4.7m | £4.6m |
| 31/12/2022 | £4.1m | £4.1m |
| 31/12/2021 | £4.2m | £3.2m |
| 31/12/2020 | £3.2m | £2.9m |
Common questions
Is THE RENAL ASSOCIATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported an overall surplus of £509,294 for the year ended 31 December 2024, with total income increasing by 17.8% to £5,591,721. The trustees confirm that total reserves of £4,257,504 are above the benchmark of £3.9 million and are sufficient to cover 12 months of operating costs, indicating a secure financial position. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Gravita Audit Western Limited.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE CATHERINE COOKSON CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £26k |
| PILKINGTON CHARITIES FUND | 2 | £13k |
| THE IAN ASKEW CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £4k |
| THE FRANK LITCHFIELD GENERAL CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £2k |
| THE A AND R WOOLF CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £2k |
| THE STONEYGATE TRUST | 1 | £2.4m |
| THE THOMPSON FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £340k |
| THE KIDNEY FUND | 1 | £40k |
Charities like this
- European Renal Association
- Kidney Wales Charity
- NATIONAL KIDNEY FEDERATION
- THE BRITISH KIDNEY PATIENT ASSOCIATION
- KIDNEY RESEARCH NORTHWEST
- KIDNEY RESEARCH UK
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE RENAL ASSOCIATION | £5.6m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| European Renal Association | £8.3m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| Kidney Wales Charity | £319k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NATIONAL KIDNEY FEDERATION | £707k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE BRITISH KIDNEY PATIENT ASSOCIATION | £4.1m | — | — | below | — | no doubt |
| KIDNEY RESEARCH NORTHWEST | £126k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |