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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.

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

Higher than 68% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1354). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 90.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 37% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 9.3%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 33% of UK Health 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 £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.

How efficient is Cure International (uk)?

Cure International (uk) has a program ratio of 97.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 68% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1354 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

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

Address
Royal College of Surgeons of England
35-43 Lincoln's Inn Fields
LONDON
WC2A 3PE
Website
uk.cure.org
Registration Date
21 November 2002
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3988222
Charity Number
1094705

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Trustees

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

Also Known As

  • Jump for Joy

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