Hamlin Fistula UK

We support the Addis Ababa Fistula Hospital in Ethiopia, together with its outreach centres and the Hamlin Midwifery College.In particular we fund the running costs of the Yirgalem outreach centre. We contribute to the cost of medical and other requirements ordered directly by the hospital staff.

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Activities & Mission

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

Ethiopia

Local Authority

Dudley

Financial Information

Latest Income

£1,166,315

Latest Expenditure

£1,098,421

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 72.0%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 15% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 2063). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 76.4%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 11% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 24.3%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 9% of UK Education 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 £934,907

Charitable Activities £175,490

Other Trading £0

Investments £55,918

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £839,243

Raising Funds £259,178

Governance £7,391

Grants to Institutions £644,509

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.

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.

The Commission record shows these related events on the register:

Asset transfer in in 2022 — Wubitu (for Women by Women) (organisation 4045379)
Asset transfer in in 2022 — Inner Wheel Club of Langport and Somerton Benevolent Fund (organisation 1029794)

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£1,166,315	£1,098,421	£839,243	£1,488,186	£1,368,186	4 / 0
2024	£558,772	£1,087,297	£885,102	£1,398,240	£1,393,240	2 / 0
2023	£782,431	£1,185,426	£1,014,236	£1,852,490	£1,852,490	1 / 0
2022	£412,276	£754,969				0 / 5
2021	£416,475	£582,470				0 / 15

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Hamlin Fistula UK

What does Hamlin Fistula UK do?

How much income did Hamlin Fistula UK report in 2025?

Hamlin Fistula UK reported total income of £1.17m and reported expenditure of £1.10m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Hamlin Fistula UK?

Hamlin Fistula UK has a program ratio of 72.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 15% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 2063 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Hamlin Fistula UK registered as a charity?

Hamlin Fistula UK was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 July 2013 as charity number 1153053. It has been registered for 13 years.

Who runs Hamlin Fistula UK?

Hamlin Fistula UK is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Greg Morris. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Hamlin Fistula UK operate?

Hamlin Fistula UK operates across 2 areas: Ethiopia and Dudley.

Is Hamlin Fistula UK a registered charity?

Yes — Hamlin Fistula UK is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1153053.