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Medair UK

Medair UK provides human and material resources in support of the multisectoral relief and recovery projects coordinated by Medair. Medair is a humanitarian organisation, inspired by Christian faith, to relieve human suffering in some of the world's most remote and devastated places. Medair helps families in crisis,regardless of race, creed or nationality, survive and recover with dignity.

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Activities & Mission

Medair UK provides human and material resources in support of the multisectoral relief and recovery projects coordinated by Medair. Medair is a humanitarian organisation, inspired by Christian faith, to relieve human suffering in some of the world's most remote and devastated places. Medair helps families in crisis,regardless of race, creed or nationality, survive and recover with dignity.

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 11 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,284,235
Latest Expenditure
£1,254,699

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 74.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 20% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 76.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 14% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 25.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 11% of UK Beneficiary group 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 £1,284,235
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £0
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £960,167
Raising Funds £294,532
Governance £24,144
Grants to Institutions £838,628
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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£1,284,235
£1,254,699£960,167£212,111£196,5750 / 6
2023
£1,007,435
£1,048,216£813,151£182,204£129,7046 / 5
2022
£1,468,935
£1,462,852£1,279,915£223,343£189,5226 / 1
2021
£1,129,616
£1,105,206£917,726£215,526£122,7425 / 1
2020
£1,646,075
£1,582,699£1,372,229£194,731£80,5227 / 6

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Medair UK

What does Medair UK do?

Medair UK provides human and material resources in support of the multisectoral relief and recovery projects coordinated by Medair. Medair is a humanitarian organisation, inspired by Christian faith, to relieve human suffering in some of the world's most remote and devastated places. Medair helps families in crisis,regardless of race, creed or nationality, survive and recover with dignity.

How much income did Medair UK report in 2024?

Medair UK reported total income of £1.28m and reported expenditure of £1.25m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Medair UK?

Medair UK has a program ratio of 74.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 20% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Medair UK registered as a charity?

Medair UK was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 July 1996 as charity number 1056731. It has been registered for 30 years.

Who runs Medair UK?

Medair UK is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Medair UK operate?

Medair UK operates across 11 areas, including Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Congo (Democratic Republic) and 8 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Medair UK a registered charity?

Yes — Medair UK is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1056731.

Details

Address
St. Marks Church
Kennington Park Road
LONDON
SE11 4PW
Registration Date
11 July 1996
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1056731
Charity Number
1056731

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Trustees

Andrew Howe
Elisa Alberto
Also governs 3 other charities
Fraser Bell
Habtamu Asnko Ewnie
Iain David Worthington Evans
Peter Wilson

Sectors & Classifications

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