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Lifebox Foundation

Lifebox Foundation is working to implement sustainable changes of practice that will ultimately raise the safety and quality standards of global healthcare. Starting with pulse oximetry we intend to meet the global need for essential devices and equipment to make healthcare safer for patients all over the world.

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Activities & Mission

Lifebox Foundation is working to implement sustainable changes of practice that will ultimately raise the safety and quality standards of global healthcare. Starting with pulse oximetry we intend to meet the global need for essential devices and equipment to make healthcare safer for patients all over the world.

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.

Show all 32 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£643,995
Latest Expenditure
£635,230

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 95.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 96.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 5.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £641,858
Charitable Activities £2,137
Other Trading £0
Investments £0
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £615,261
Raising Funds £19,969
Governance £14,400
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
£643,995
£635,230£615,261£454,987£361,1325 / 0
2024
£517,657
£785,592£785,162£513,254£406,3848 / 0
2023
£1,193,558
£1,115,357£1,073,554£781,189£685,81611 / 0
2022
£946,356
£786,312£729,115£652,192£623,23011 / 0
2021
£918,909
£751,238£701,043£508,378£217,42710 / 10

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Lifebox Foundation

What does Lifebox Foundation do?

Lifebox Foundation is working to implement sustainable changes of practice that will ultimately raise the safety and quality standards of global healthcare. Starting with pulse oximetry we intend to meet the global need for essential devices and equipment to make healthcare safer for patients all over the world.

How much income did Lifebox Foundation report in 2025?

Lifebox Foundation reported total income of £644k and reported expenditure of £635k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Lifebox Foundation registered as a charity?

Lifebox Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 July 2011 as charity number 1143018. It has been registered for 15 years.

Who runs Lifebox Foundation?

Lifebox Foundation is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Lifebox Foundation operate?

Lifebox Foundation operates across 32 areas, including Bangladesh, Burkina Faso, Cameroon and 29 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Lifebox Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — Lifebox Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1143018.

Details

Address
21 PORTLAND PLACE
LONDON
W1B 1PY
Registration Date
21 July 2011
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5018499
Charity Number
1143018

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Trustees

DR Miliard Derbew Beyene
DR Nobhojit Roy
Dr Rob McDougall
Dr Thomas G Weiser
Judy Ngele Khanyola
Kathleen Margaret HARRINGTON

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