We support discovery research into life, health and wellbeing, and we’re taking on three worldwide health challenges: mental health, infectious disease and climate and health.

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Global health shouldn’t rely on charity. Now is the time for reform

A reimagined global health system can shift the focus from charitable goals to local priorities. John-Arne Røttingen, CEO at Wellcome, shares the urgent need for reform and how the 78th World Health Assembly has been a moment to build momentum.

Wellcome in numbers

Our work in the year 2023/24

1.57 billion british poundsbillion
Our charitable expenditure, supporting science to solve the urgent health challenges facing everyone.
active grants
supporting work at 960 organisations across 104 countries, with a total value of £6.4 billion.
visitors
to the Wellcome Collection. 80% felt their visit made them think more deeply about science or health.

When Science Finds a Way: Our podcast

Our podcast is back with a second season, uncovering more incredible stories of how scientists and communities are tackling the urgent health challenges of our time.

Wellcome Photography Prize

Browse the shortlisted and winning images from over twenty years of the Wellcome Image Awards and Wellcome Photography Prize. 

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Wellcome Collection

Wellcome Collection is our free museum exploring health and human experience.