Magen David Adom UK

To support Magen David Adom, Israel's only ambulance and medical emergency service. Magen David Adom is a non-Governmental, not for profit organisation that depends on support from donors around the world. Magen David Adom also works internationally to share its expertise around the world. Magen David Adom is a member of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies.

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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

Israel

Local Authority

Barnet

Financial Information

Latest Income

£8,041,452

Latest Expenditure

£7,345,172

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 75.8%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 28% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1286). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 83.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 31% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 17.2%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 28% of UK Health 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 £7,955,996

Charitable Activities £0

Other Trading £0

Investments £85,456

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £6,092,831

Raising Funds £1,252,341

Governance £11,400

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 2024.

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 this related event on the register:

Asset transfer in in 2024 — The Hyam Sassoon Levi Charitable Trust (organisation 3984395)

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£8,041,452	£7,345,172	£6,092,831	£5,388,374	£4,865,151	9 / 2
2023	£16,964,884	£14,247,242	£12,932,754	£4,692,094	£4,294,113	8 / 2
2022	£5,165,873	£5,638,951	£4,870,483	£1,974,452	£1,213,646	9 / 30
2021	£4,083,869	£7,167,757	£6,632,248	£2,447,530	£3,598,443	6 / 30
2020	£5,760,118	£7,093,508	£5,818,885	£5,531,418	£3,598,443	8 / 30

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Magen David Adom UK

What does Magen David Adom UK do?

How much income did Magen David Adom UK report in 2024?

Magen David Adom UK reported total income of £8.04m and reported expenditure of £7.35m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Magen David Adom UK?

Magen David Adom UK has a program ratio of 75.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 28% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1286 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Magen David Adom UK registered as a charity?

Magen David Adom UK was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 March 2006 as charity number 1113409. It has been registered for 20 years.

Who runs Magen David Adom UK?

Magen David Adom UK is governed by a board of 10 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Magen David Adom UK operate?

Magen David Adom UK operates across 2 areas: Israel and Barnet.

Is Magen David Adom UK a registered charity?

Yes — Magen David Adom UK is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1113409.