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Friends Of Sick Children In Malawi

Also known as: Foscim

Friends of Sick Children in Malawi aims to improve the healthcare and well being of children in Malawi. Donations pay for paediatric nurses, clinical officers and related staff who each year treat some 100,000 of the world's poorest children; contribute to training and education; buy medical equipment and supplies; provide wheelchairs and other orthotic devices for children with mobility issues.

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Activities & Mission

Friends of Sick Children in Malawi aims to improve the healthcare and well being of children in Malawi. Donations pay for paediatric nurses, clinical officers and related staff who each year treat some 100,000 of the world's poorest children; contribute to training and education; buy medical equipment and supplies; provide wheelchairs and other orthotic devices for children with mobility issues.

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.

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£493,430
Latest Expenditure
£99,143

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 20.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 20.1%
Expenditure as % of income

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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£493,430
£99,1430 / 0
2023
£109,551
£119,8830 / 1
2022
£92,252
£207,8280 / 0
2021
£99,165
£113,5380 / 0
2020
£230,223
£114,5260 / 1

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Friends Of Sick Children In Malawi

What does Friends Of Sick Children In Malawi do?

Friends of Sick Children in Malawi aims to improve the healthcare and well being of children in Malawi. Donations pay for paediatric nurses, clinical officers and related staff who each year treat some 100,000 of the world's poorest children; contribute to training and education; buy medical equipment and supplies; provide wheelchairs and other orthotic devices for children with mobility issues.

How much income did Friends Of Sick Children In Malawi report in 2024?

Friends Of Sick Children In Malawi reported total income of £493k and reported expenditure of £99k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Friends Of Sick Children In Malawi registered as a charity?

Friends Of Sick Children In Malawi was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 February 2011 as charity number 1140578. It has been registered for 15 years.

Who runs Friends Of Sick Children In Malawi?

Friends Of Sick Children In Malawi is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is GORDON COWIE MBE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Friends Of Sick Children In Malawi operate?

Friends Of Sick Children In Malawi operates in Malawi, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Friends Of Sick Children In Malawi a registered charity?

Yes — Friends Of Sick Children In Malawi is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1140578.

Details

Address
C/O SQUIRE PATTON BOGGS (UK) LLP
RUTLAND HOUSE
148 EDMUND STREET
BIRMINGHAM
B3 2JR
Registration Date
24 February 2011
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5014376
Charity Number
1140578

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Trustees

GORDON COWIE MBE Chair
ALEXIS MARY COWIE
PROFESSOR ELIZABETH MARGARET MOLYNEUX OBE
Also governs 1 other charity
STUART JAMES REYNOLDS

Also Known As

  • Foscim

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