Moredun Research Institute
- Country
- Scotland
- Charity number
- SC022353
- Status
- Active
- Registered
- March 1, 1994
- Legal form
- Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
- Part of
- Moredun Foundation (SC022515)
Address
- Address
- Pentlands Science Park
Bush Loan
Penicuik
Midlothian
EH26 0PZ
Contact
- Website
moredun.org.uk
Activities
'It carries out activities or services itself'
'the advancement of education','the advancement of health','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science','the advancement of animal welfare','any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes'
We successfully develop strategies for the improved control and prevention of disease and help to reduce disease prevalence and incidence locally, nationally and worldwide. We work towards a greater understanding of disease pathogenesis, develop diagnostic tests and create novel vaccines. We work closely with farmers and vets and strive to improve animal health and wellbeing and support sustainable agriculture. Our research focuses on infections and diseases of livestock species, is multi-disciplinary, encompassing the spectrum from genomic and molecular analyses of pathogens, interactions between pathogens and their host species, through to whole animal or population studies. it is innovative, employing new technologies in concert with traditional skills. and important outcomes include improved livestock health and welfare, optimising productivity and efficiency, food security and safety, and reduced risk to humans from zoonotic disease.
Objectives: The Company is established to undertake, promote and assist in promoting and undertaking experimental and other scientific research concerning the diseases of farm livestock and of other animals whose health affects that of farm livestock and other scientific research concerning animal disease which affects animal welfare, human health, the environment or otherwise is of public concern and to disseminate the results of such research and generally to promote agricultural, arboricultural and horticultural research and the dissemination of the results of such research.
Areas of operation
- Main operating location
- Midlothian
- Geographical spread
- UK and overseas
Finances
| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £15,932,784 | £15,386,851 | 109 |
| March 31, 2024 | £16,578,571 | £14,551,721 | 108 |
| March 31, 2023 | £12,652,993 | £12,600,103 | 98 |
| March 31, 2022 | £12,141,101 | £11,351,244 | 97 |
| March 31, 2021 | £11,752,251 | £10,781,938 | 97 |