Ark Medical Trust

Also known as: North Hampshire Medical Education Trust, The Ark, The Ark Appeal

Providing and advancing the study and general knowledge of science and medicine, surgery and dentistry which is achieved by the charity's wholly owned subsidiary which operates a conferencing and education facility with particular emphasis in the medical sector.To support free use of the ARK Centre by members of the public, patient groups and other community.

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Activities & Mission

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Local Authority

Hampshire

Financial Information

Latest Income

£880,696

Latest Expenditure

£1,340,863

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 0.0%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 1% of UK Research charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 273). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 0.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 1% of UK Research charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.0%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 89% of UK Research charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0

Charitable Activities £0

Other Trading £0

Investments £17,071

Other Income £863,625

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £312

Raising Funds £0

Governance £0

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £1,340,551

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£880,696	£1,340,863	£312	£3,889,570	£561,479	14 / 0
2023	£1,246,257	£1,229,999	£312	£4,349,737	£956,174	14 / 1
2022	£1,270,152	£911,144	£390	£4,333,479	£893,552	13 / 1
2021	£1,251,177	£923,457	£6,420	£3,974,471	£446,041	16 / 1
2020	£23,784	£7,585				0 / 1

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Ark Medical Trust

What does Ark Medical Trust do?

How much income did Ark Medical Trust report in 2024?

Ark Medical Trust reported total income of £881k and reported expenditure of £1.34m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Ark Medical Trust?

Ark Medical Trust has a program ratio of 0.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 1% of UK Research charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 273 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Ark Medical Trust registered as a charity?

Ark Medical Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 October 1994 as charity number 1041307. It has been registered for 32 years.

Who runs Ark Medical Trust?

Ark Medical Trust is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr CARL IVAN OLIVER BROOKES. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Ark Medical Trust operate?

Ark Medical Trust operates in Hampshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Ark Medical Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Ark Medical Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1041307.