Supporting science to solve urgent health challenges.
An independent global charitable foundation with a £37bn endowment, Wellcome funds curiosity-driven research and three flagship missions — mental health, infectious disease, and climate & health — alongside discovery research across the life sciences.
Headquarters in London, United Kingdom. Operating across 7+ countries.
A timeline since 1936.
Funded one-third of the public Human Genome Project through what is now the Wellcome Sanger Institute.
Co-founded the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations, which later financed the Oxford / AstraZeneca, Moderna and Novavax COVID-19 vaccines.
Co-launched with the Gates Foundation and Mastercard to fast-track drug discovery for COVID-19.
Committed £200M+ over five years to anxiety, depression and psychosis research focused on young people.
Key outcomes reported by the organisation.
Annual revenue & program efficiency.
Estimated figures — not yet linked to an official registry.
| Year | Revenue (USD) | Program ratio | Bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.70B | 92% |
Rough estimate for 2023. Charities don't make profits — this shows how income is spent.
About $85M of income was not spent that year — typically held in reserves or endowment for future work.
Program share reported by the organisation; admin/fundraising split is estimated. Total spending is estimated.
Where this profile can be verified or synced.