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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.

Grants

Medair UK is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
organisations
Total spending (2025)
£1,946,302
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
other charities or voluntary bodies and other defined groups
What it supports
the prevention or relief of poverty and overseas aid or famine relief

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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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.

Show all 11 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,948,166
Latest Expenditure
£1,946,302

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 81.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 81.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 18.9%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,948,166
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £0
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,577,767
Raising Funds £368,535
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
£1,948,166
£1,946,302£1,577,767£213,202£206,9828 / 12
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

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 2025?

Medair UK reported total income of £1.95m and reported expenditure of £1.95m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

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

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
11 July 1996
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1056731
Charity Number
1056731

Trustees

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

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
2 November 2026
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