General Medical Council

Notable UK charity

Also known as: Gmc

We are an independent organisation that helps to protect patients and improve medical practice across the UK.

Activities & Mission

We are an independent organisation that helps to protect patients and improve medical practice across the UK.

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.

Country

Northern Ireland Scotland

Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£167,543,346

Latest Expenditure

£156,011,578

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 92.4%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 99.2%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 3.0%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0

Charitable Activities £161,071,054

Other Trading £693,974

Investments £2,531,507

Other Income £3,246,811

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £154,816,120

Raising Funds £673,854

Governance £4,081,520

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £521,604

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£167,543,346	£156,011,578	£154,816,120	£73,526,334	£73,526,334	1713 / 0
2023	£150,477,323	£144,061,345	£141,436,214	£50,391,944	£50,391,944	1662 / 0
2022	£135,212,534	£133,526,822	£131,308,336	£54,852,400	£56,289,222	1587 / 0
2021	£122,342,020	£122,147,240	£117,763,507	£99,798,039	£99,798,039	1522 / 0
2020	£109,867,066	£113,371,499	£109,103,556	£64,581,668	£64,581,668	1442 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about General Medical Council

What does General Medical Council do?

We are an independent organisation that helps to protect patients and improve medical practice across the UK.

How much income did General Medical Council report in 2024?

General Medical Council reported total income of £167.54m and reported expenditure of £156.01m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was General Medical Council registered as a charity?

General Medical Council was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 November 2001 as charity number 1089278. It has been registered for 25 years.

Who runs General Medical Council?

General Medical Council is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is Professor Caroline MacEwen. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does General Medical Council operate?

General Medical Council operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is General Medical Council a registered charity?

Yes — General Medical Council is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1089278.