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Doctors Of The World UK

Also known as: Medecins Du Monde UK

As part of the Medecins du Monde network we participate in delivering programmes in 77 countries.Through our health programmes and advocacy we work to ensure excluded people overcome barriers to realising their right to health.We provide life-saving humanitarian healthcare and work with vulnerable migrants, people at risk of harm and on projects that advance sexual and reproductive health.

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Activities & Mission

As part of the Medecins du Monde network we participate in delivering programmes in 77 countries.Through our health programmes and advocacy we work to ensure excluded people overcome barriers to realising their right to health.We provide life-saving humanitarian healthcare and work with vulnerable migrants, people at risk of harm and on projects that advance sexual and reproductive health.

Grants

Doctors Of The World UK makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
organisations
Grants paid (2025)
£981,920
Who it helps
children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities, people of a particular ethnic or racial origin, other charities or voluntary bodies, other defined groups and the general public
What it supports
general charitable purposes, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, overseas aid or famine relief and other charitable purposes

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 14 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£2,258,021
Latest Expenditure
£2,121,465

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 85.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 91.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 10.7%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £609,107
Charitable Activities £1,648,914
Other Trading £0
Investments £0
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,935,973
Raising Funds £185,492
Governance £41,916
Grants to Institutions £981,920
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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£2,258,021
£2,121,465£1,935,973£448,866£354,22119 / 78
2024
£1,708,937
£1,726,332£1,537,401£312,310£204,70718 / 46
2023
£1,247,661
£1,457,547£1,309,917£329,705£316 / 15
2022
£1,403,879
£1,427,867£1,126,588£539,591£325,80928 / 65
2021
£1,585,073
£1,625,924£1,179,505£563,579£238,64828 / 99

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Doctors Of The World UK

What does Doctors Of The World UK do?

As part of the Medecins du Monde network we participate in delivering programmes in 77 countries.Through our health programmes and advocacy we work to ensure excluded people overcome barriers to realising their right to health.We provide life-saving humanitarian healthcare and work with vulnerable migrants, people at risk of harm and on projects that advance sexual and reproductive health.

How much income did Doctors Of The World UK report in 2025?

Doctors Of The World UK reported total income of £2.26m and reported expenditure of £2.12m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Doctors Of The World UK registered as a charity?

Doctors Of The World UK was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 January 1998 as charity number 1067406. It has been registered for 28 years.

Who runs Doctors Of The World UK?

Doctors Of The World UK is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Doctors Of The World UK operate?

Doctors Of The World UK operates across 14 areas, including Armenia, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso and 11 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Doctors Of The World UK a registered charity?

Yes — Doctors Of The World UK is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1067406.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
13 January 1998
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3947604
Charity Number
1067406

Trustees

Avril Lee
Also governs 1 other charity
Colin Brett Herrman
Dr Nikita Kanani
Dr Steven Lloyd
Julia Mcdonald
Mark Brython Ward

Also Known As

  • Doctors of the World UK
  • Medecins Du Monde UK

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
9 November 2026
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