Medcare

The main focus is the Wellspring Medical Centre in the village of Kamutuuza, in Uganda. Health and Social care is provided for needy children within a 15 mile radius of Kamutuuza.

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Activities & Mission

The main focus is the Wellspring Medical Centre in the village of Kamutuuza, in Uganda. Health and Social care is provided for needy children within a 15 mile radius of Kamutuuza.

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 6 areas of operation

Country

Uganda

Local Authority

Cheshire East Cheshire West & Chester Denbighshire Manchester City Wirral

Financial Information

Latest Income

£175,423

Latest Expenditure

£218,130

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 22.6%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 9% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.5%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 71% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £749,396

Charitable Activities £0

Other Trading £10,942

Investments £693

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £172,231

Raising Funds £0

Governance £858

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.

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.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£175,423	£218,130				0 / 2
2024	£206,426	£214,176				0 / 2
2023	£761,031	£172,231	£172,231	£791,116	£224,766	0 / 3
2022	£146,532	£150,323				0 / 0
2021	£133,715	£143,200				0 / 2

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Frequently asked questions about Medcare

What does Medcare do?

The main focus is the Wellspring Medical Centre in the village of Kamutuuza, in Uganda. Health and Social care is provided for needy children within a 15 mile radius of Kamutuuza.

How much income did Medcare report in 2025?

Medcare reported total income of £175k and reported expenditure of £218k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Medcare?

Medcare has a program ratio of 22.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 9% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Medcare registered as a charity?

Medcare was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 May 2011 as charity number 1141700. It has been registered for 15 years.

Who runs Medcare?

Medcare is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Michael John Taylor. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Medcare operate?

Medcare operates across 6 areas, including Uganda, Cheshire East, Cheshire West & Chester and 3 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Medcare a registered charity?

Yes — Medcare is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1141700.