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Hipz (health Improvement Project Zanzibar)

Also known as: Health Improvement Project Zanzibar (previous Charity Name)

HIPZ supports the healthcare provision in Zanzibar. HIPZ is responsible for two rural hospitals, at Kivunge and Makunduchi, where they have improved the physical conditions of the hospitals, provided equipment, developed the infrastructure and administration and provided significant clinical training. The charity runs a mental health programme and works in multiple primary health facilities.

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Activities & Mission

HIPZ supports the healthcare provision in Zanzibar. HIPZ is responsible for two rural hospitals, at Kivunge and Makunduchi, where they have improved the physical conditions of the hospitals, provided equipment, developed the infrastructure and administration and provided significant clinical training. The charity runs a mental health programme and works in multiple primary health facilities.

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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
£1,112,469
Latest Expenditure
£1,144,578

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 93.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 91.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 8.8%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,094,595
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £0
Other Income £17,874

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,043,400
Raising Funds £101,178
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 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£1,112,469
£1,144,578£1,043,400£62,099£30,61318 / 0
2024
£994,039
£1,033,405£943,495£94,208£28,34615 / 0
2023
£898,258
£879,515£828,643£133,574£21,84112 / 2
2022
£500,655
£520,273£445,988£114,831£65,17312 / 3
2021
£366,229
£345,5920 / 6

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Hipz (health Improvement Project Zanzibar)

What does Hipz (health Improvement Project Zanzibar) do?

HIPZ supports the healthcare provision in Zanzibar. HIPZ is responsible for two rural hospitals, at Kivunge and Makunduchi, where they have improved the physical conditions of the hospitals, provided equipment, developed the infrastructure and administration and provided significant clinical training. The charity runs a mental health programme and works in multiple primary health facilities.

How much income did Hipz (health Improvement Project Zanzibar) report in 2025?

Hipz (health Improvement Project Zanzibar) reported total income of £1.11m and reported expenditure of £1.14m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Hipz (health Improvement Project Zanzibar) registered as a charity?

Hipz (health Improvement Project Zanzibar) was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 February 2017 as charity number 1171687. It has been registered for 9 years.

Who runs Hipz (health Improvement Project Zanzibar)?

Hipz (health Improvement Project Zanzibar) is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is RUARAIDH MACDONAGH FRCS BEM. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Hipz (health Improvement Project Zanzibar) operate?

Hipz (health Improvement Project Zanzibar) operates in Tanzania, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Hipz (health Improvement Project Zanzibar) a registered charity?

Yes — Hipz (health Improvement Project Zanzibar) is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1171687.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
20 February 2017
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5092321
Charity Number
1171687

Trustees

RUARAIDH MACDONAGH FRCS BEM Chair
Dr Nicola Biggs
Ebun Atinmo
Ian Eric Franklin
John Mahon
Lindsay Solera-Deuchar
Michael Edward Sugden
NICHOLAS CAMPAIN BMEDSCI
SUSAN MOORE

Also Known As

  • Health Improvement Project Zanzibar (previous Charity Name)

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