THE KING'S FUND
Activities
As described by the charity on the register
The King's Fund is an independent charity working to improve health and health care in England. We help to shape policy and practice through research and analysis; develop individuals, teams and organisations; promote understanding of the health and social care system; and bring people together to learn, share knowledge and debate. Our vision is that the best possible care is available to all.
Latest income
£13.8m
Expenditure
£19.9m
Financial year end
2024-12-31
Income & spending history
As reported to the Charity Commission, by financial year end
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-12-31 | £8.3m | £14.3m | |
| 2021-12-31 | £11.4m | £15.7m | |
| 2022-12-31 | £13.3m | £17.8m | |
| 2023-12-31 | £14.6m | £19.5m | |
| 2024-12-31 | £13.8m | £19.9m |
Latest detailed return
Year end 2024-12-31 · consolidated (group) figures
Income mix
| Donations & legacies | £18k |
| Charitable activities | £6.1m |
| Trading | £4.6m |
| Investment income | £3.0m |
| Total income | £13.8m |
Spending
| Charitable spend | £14.8m |
| Raising funds | £1.2m |
| Grants to institutions | £0 |
| Governance | £36k |
| Total expenditure | £19.9m |
Balance sheet
| Reserves | £225m |
| Total funds | £225m |
| — restricted | -£12k |
| — unrestricted | £65.5m |
| — endowment | £160m |
| Total assets | £225m |
| Cash | £1.3m |
People
| Employees | 150 |
Classification
The charity's own register classification
What it does
- Education/training
- The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives
- Economic/community Development/employment
Who it helps
- The General Public/mankind
How it works
- Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space
- Provides Services
- Provides Advocacy/advice/information
- Sponsors Or Undertakes Research
Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register, 2026-07-28. Detailed figures as filed in the charity's annual return. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.