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Cure International (uk)

Also known as: Jump for Joy

CURE UK works to improve the accessibility and quality of paediatric surgical services in sub-Saharan Africa. We support CURE Children's Hospitals to provide free surgical services for children with treatable disabilities. We deliver surgical training for local medical practitioners and collaborate with pastors and leaders to prevent the abuse and neglect of children living with disabilities.

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Activities & Mission

CURE UK works to improve the accessibility and quality of paediatric surgical services in sub-Saharan Africa. We support CURE Children's Hospitals to provide free surgical services for children with treatable disabilities. We deliver surgical training for local medical practitioners and collaborate with pastors and leaders to prevent the abuse and neglect of children living with disabilities.

Grants

Cure International (uk) is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Grants paid (2024)
£447,594
Who it helps
children and young people and people with disabilities
What it supports
education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, disability, the prevention or relief of poverty and overseas aid or famine relief

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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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.

Show all 8 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£460,774
Latest Expenditure
£480,178

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 97.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 90.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 9.3%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £523,091
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £631
Investments £938
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £512,615
Raising Funds £51,329
Governance £1,122
Grants to Institutions £447,594
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£460,774
£480,1780 / 0
2024
£524,660
£563,944£512,615£84,274£44,7272 / 0
2023
£470,913
£670,8350 / 0
2022
£656,938
£429,043£387,691£323,480£55,4193 / 0
2021
£281,056
£305,6430 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Cure International (uk)

What does Cure International (uk) do?

CURE UK works to improve the accessibility and quality of paediatric surgical services in sub-Saharan Africa. We support CURE Children's Hospitals to provide free surgical services for children with treatable disabilities. We deliver surgical training for local medical practitioners and collaborate with pastors and leaders to prevent the abuse and neglect of children living with disabilities.

How much income did Cure International (uk) report in 2025?

Cure International (uk) reported total income of £461k and reported expenditure of £480k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Cure International (uk) registered as a charity?

Cure International (uk) was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 November 2002 as charity number 1094705. It has been registered for 24 years.

Who runs Cure International (uk)?

Cure International (uk) is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is JOHN O'DOWD. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Cure International (uk) operate?

Cure International (uk) operates across 8 areas, including Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi and 5 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Cure International (uk) a registered charity?

Yes — Cure International (uk) is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1094705.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Website
uk.cure.org
Registration Date
21 November 2002
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3988222
Charity Number
1094705

Trustees

JOHN O'DOWD Chair
Jheryl Cabey
Louis Reid
Mervyn Thomas CMG
Rosemary Livingstone

Also Known As

  • Jump for Joy

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