Medecins Sans Frontieres (uk)
Notable UK charityAlso known as: M S F U K, Msf (uk)
To relieve and promote the relief of sickness and to provide medical aid to the injured and to protect and preserve good health by the provision of medical supplies, personnel and procedures calculated to overcome disease, injury or malnutrition in any part of the world in accordance with the principles espoused by the International Council of Medecins Sans Frontieres in October 1990.
Activities & Mission
To relieve and promote the relief of sickness and to provide medical aid to the injured and to protect and preserve good health by the provision of medical supplies, personnel and procedures calculated to overcome disease, injury or malnutrition in any part of the world in accordance with the principles espoused by the International Council of Medecins Sans Frontieres in October 1990.
Grants
Medecins Sans Frontieres (uk) is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Grants paid (2025)
- £71,460,759
- Who it helps
- the general public
- What it supports
- education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives 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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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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £104,682,614 | £104,341,701 | £87,771,516 | £9,135,611 | £6,202,640 | 194 / 17 |
| 2024 | £95,336,332 | £89,770,308 | £75,825,462 | £17,857,936 | £5,550,491 | 225 / 17 |
| 2023 | £85,261,392 | £84,046,648 | £71,871,245 | £12,291,913 | £4,423,400 | 206 / 16 |
| 2022 | £76,828,978 | £76,953,569 | £66,660,523 | £11,077,168 | £5,123,195 | 208 / 11 |
| 2021 | £68,017,311 | £71,889,130 | £62,278,013 | £11,200,704 | £4,988,849 | 196 / 18 |
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Frequently asked questions about Medecins Sans Frontieres (uk)
What does Medecins Sans Frontieres (uk) do?
To relieve and promote the relief of sickness and to provide medical aid to the injured and to protect and preserve good health by the provision of medical supplies, personnel and procedures calculated to overcome disease, injury or malnutrition in any part of the world in accordance with the principles espoused by the International Council of Medecins Sans Frontieres in October 1990.
How much income did Medecins Sans Frontieres (uk) report in 2025?
Medecins Sans Frontieres (uk) reported total income of £104.68m and reported expenditure of £104.34m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Medecins Sans Frontieres (uk) registered as a charity?
Medecins Sans Frontieres (uk) was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 September 1993 as charity number 1026588. It has been registered for 33 years.
Who runs Medecins Sans Frontieres (uk)?
Medecins Sans Frontieres (uk) is governed by a board of 14 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Medecins Sans Frontieres (uk) operate?
Medecins Sans Frontieres (uk) operates across 28 areas, including Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Burma and 25 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Medecins Sans Frontieres (uk) a registered charity?
Yes — Medecins Sans Frontieres (uk) is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1026588.
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Trustees
Also Known As
- M S F U K
- Msf (uk)
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
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