Rosetrees is a private UK charity
Supporting cutting edge medical research since 1990.
The aim is to improve the health and wellbeing of society.
Currently, around 300 projects are supported, from seedcorn 'out of the box' research ideas to large awards, many with co-funders.
The focus is on testing new ideas across the spectrum of medical research to bring the earliest patient benefit.
How we make a difference
Since 1990 our continuous investment into scientists have led to over £1.15 billion in follow on funding at over 85 institutions.
In the last 5 years alone, our researchers as a result of a Rosetrees grant have leveraged a further £230 million from other funding bodies.
With the support of an initial Rosetrees grant we have facilitated the delivery of 47 drugs, gene therapies, diagnostic tools, therapeutic interventions and a vaccine.
Our Research
Our goal is to fund research that will benefit healthcare in 5-10 years.
Rosetrees Team
Rosetrees is run by a small, highly skilled and dedicated team.
Our Philosophy
We use a venture philanthropy approach to support new ideas.
Scientific Advisory
We are advised by a panel of internationally renowned scientists.
Grant Schemes
We have a variety of grant schemes available to support a variety projects.
Rosetrees Latest News
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Millions of UK children are returning to school too hungry to learn. A healthy breakfast can change that.
Magic Breakfast & FT FLIC have teamed up to break the cycle of poverty, and Rosetrees is matching your donations!
The Rosetrees Seedcorn Awards 2025 are opening early! Applications start 3rd March and close 14th April. Up to £20k funding for novel biomedical research ideas with potential to transform disease prevention, diagnosis, or treatment. 
#ResearchFunding #Innovation
Important announcement! Rosetrees Major Project Awards are now open! 
Don’t miss the chance to submit your preliminary applications by January 13th 2025. Visit our website for all the details:
Proud to back pioneering research on the link between air pollution and dementia! 
Collaboration between Prof. Gandhi @labghandi and Prof. Swanton @SwantonLab, 1 of 6 projects funded by new initiative from @RosetreesT & @racingdementia, driving innovation in dementia research