Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register does not record The Mitochondrial Research as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Registered charity · No. 1173133Charitable company
The Mitochondrial Research
Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
The Mitochondrial Research is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives.
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What are the key facts about The Mitochondrial Research?
- Reported income · year ending 2025-06-30
- £1
- Reported spending · year ending 2025-06-30
- £1
- Registered charity number
- 1173133
- Status in source extract
- Registered
- Charity type
- Charitable company
- Register contact address detail (not service area)
- London
- Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC)
- Not recorded
Quick answer
The Mitochondrial Research (number 1173133) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.
What does The Mitochondrial Research do?
To advance the education of the public in general (and particularly amongst scientists, NHS staffs and health professionals) on the subject of obesity and to promote research for the public benefit in all aspect of the subject and to publish the useful results. To promote and protect the physical and mental health of severely obese people in England (London primarily), but not exclusively.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Mitochondrial Research
Answers The Mitochondrial Research gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Registration details
- Registered as a charity
- Company number
- 13712268 (Companies House)
- Where it says it operates
- Throughout England
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Other Defined Groups; The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Provides Services; Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Sponsors Or Undertakes Research.
Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.
What causes is The Mitochondrial Research registered for?
Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives
Why is there no Clarity Score for The Mitochondrial Research yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The Mitochondrial Research. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works
What should you check before donating to The Mitochondrial Research?
- Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
- Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is The Mitochondrial Research a legitimate charity?
- The register data used for this profile lists The Mitochondrial Research as a registered charity (number 1173133) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
- What is The Mitochondrial Research's charity number?
- The Mitochondrial Research's charity number is 1173133. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number 1173133?
- Search 1173133 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 The Mitochondrial Research do?
- To advance the education of the public in general (and particularly amongst scientists, NHS staffs and health professionals) on the subject of obesity and to promote research for the public benefit in all aspect of the subject and to publish the useful results. To promote and protect the physical and mental health of severely obese people in England (London primarily), but not exclusively.
- Does The Mitochondrial Research have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Mitochondrial Research. 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 The Mitochondrial Research?
- The Mitochondrial Research's website listed in our register data is http://www.mitochondrial-research.org. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
- Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to The Mitochondrial Research?
- The register does not record The Mitochondrial Research as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
- When was The Mitochondrial Research registered as a charity?
- The Mitochondrial Research was entered on the register on 22 May 2017. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 13712268).
Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.