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.
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.
Grants
Friends Of Sick Children In Malawi is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Total spending (2025)
- £226,079
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people
- What it supports
- education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, disability 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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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 Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £145,142 | £226,079 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £493,430 | £99,143 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £109,551 | £119,883 | 0 / 1 | |||
| 2022 | £92,252 | £207,828 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £99,165 | £113,538 | 0 / 0 |
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 2025?
Friends Of Sick Children In Malawi reported total income of £145k and reported expenditure of £226k for the financial year ending 2025, 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.
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Also governs 1 other charity
Also Known As
- Foscim
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
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