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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.

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
£1,708,937
Latest Expenditure
£1,726,332

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 90.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 40% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 89.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 25% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 10.9%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 23% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £520,400
Charitable Activities £1,188,537
Other Trading £0
Investments £0
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,537,401
Raising Funds £188,931
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £0
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 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
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
2020
£1,750,332
£1,445,144£978,397£604,430£177,52025 / 80

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 2024?

Doctors Of The World UK reported total income of £1.71m and reported expenditure of £1.73m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Doctors Of The World UK?

Doctors Of The World UK has a program ratio of 90.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 40% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

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

Address
Doctors of the World UK
244-254 Cambridge Heath Road
Cambridge Heath
London
E2 9DA
Registration Date
13 January 1998
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3947604
Charity Number
1067406

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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

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14 May 2026
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