Science to solve the urgent health challenges facing everyone

Wellcome is a global charitable foundation. We want everyone to benefit from science’s potential to improve health and save lives.

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Josh hugs his little brother,Tanny. This image was taken a few days after the UK government eased lockdown restrictions.

Hayleigh Longman

A resident sits in his room with his feet up to avoid floodwater. His neighbourhood in Nigeria suffers annual flooding as sea levels rise due to climate change.

Nyancho NwaNri / Wellcome Photography Prize 2020

Two researchers carry out research at the Wellcome Centre for Human Genetics in Oxford.

Thomas S.G. Farnetti / Wellcome

Soap and water dispensers have been installed across Mexico City to encourage passers-by to wash their hands and listen to information about how to prevent contracting Covid-19.

Credit: Gerado Vieyra / NurPhoto via Getty Images

Our mission

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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ExplainerFour reasons why health must be at the heart of climate action

Climate change is one of the most urgent health challenges of our time. Ahead of COP26, we outline some of the damaging effects of climate change on health, and why climate action cannot ignore the evidence.

NewsFinding the next generation of mental health treatments and approaches
NewsWhat is the role of science in mental health?
Photo storyAuthorAmelia GoldsmithHugh Kinsella CunninghamThe next pandemic: Why deforestation in DRC could release new viruses
Wellcome Global Monitor 2020: Mental health

[Summary] Global perceptions of living with anxiety and depression, approaches to address it and the role of science 
in finding new solutions.

Mental healthPublic engagement
Wellcome Collection

Wellcome Collection is our free museum exploring health and human experience

Wellcome Photography Prize 2021

The winning images explore mental health, infectious diseases and global heating. 

Who we are

Learn about our teams, our strategy and how we are funded.