--- title: "John Innes Centre — check charity number 223852 | CharityCompare" description: "Is John Innes Centre a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 223852. Education/training charity based in Colney Lane. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/john-innes-centre retrieved: 2026-08-18T09:14:51.946Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer John Innes Centre is a registered charity (number 223852) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £78,782,050 (year ending 2025-03-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about John Innes Centre? Registered charity number 223852 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Colney Lane Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £78,782,050 Website [www.jic.ac.uk](http://www.jic.ac.uk/) ## What does John Innes Centre do? An independent, international Centre of excellence in plant science and microbiology. The Centre's mission is:- To generate knowledge of plants and microbes through innovative research- To apply it's knowledge of nature's diversity to benefit agriculture, the environment, human health and well-being- To train scientists for the future- To engage with policy makers and the public ## What causes is John Innes Centre registered for? Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for John Innes Centre yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. John Innes Centre is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=john-innes-centre&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.jic.ac.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is John Innes Centre a legitimate charity? Yes. John Innes Centre is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 223852) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is John Innes Centre's charity number? John Innes Centre's charity number is 223852. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 223852? Search 223852 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does John Innes Centre do? An independent, international Centre of excellence in plant science and microbiology. The Centre's mission is:- To generate knowledge of plants and microbes through innovative research- To apply it's knowledge of nature's diversity to benefit agriculture, the environment, human health and well-being- To train scientists for the future- To engage with policy makers and the public Does John Innes Centre have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for John Innes Centre. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to John Innes Centre? John Innes Centre's website is http://www.jic.ac.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/223852).