A global charitable foundation established in 1936 after the death of Sir Henry Wellcome, a pharmaceutical entrepreneur, who left it in his will his wealth, his collection of historical medical items, and its mission to improve health through research. The foundation's vision is a healthier future for everyone, and it describes equity as vital to its mission. Its work is funded from an investment portfolio that stood at 39.9 billion pounds on the visited page, and its headquarters, the Gibbs Building, is at 215 Euston Road in London alongside Wellcome Collection, its museum and library.
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We were founded in 1936 after the death of Sir Henry Wellcome, a pharmaceutical entrepreneur, with a pioneering approach to drug design. In his will, he left us three important things: his wealth; his collection of historical medical items; and our mission to improve health through research.
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We're a global charitable foundation established in 1936, working towards a healthier future for everyone.
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Our headquarters, the Gibbs Building, is at 215 Euston Road, London, NW1 2BE.
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A global charitable foundation established in 1936 after the death of Sir Henry Wellcome, a pharmaceutical entrepreneur, who left it in his will his wealth, his collection of historical medical items, and its mission to improve health through research.
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