Mediaserve LTD

Also known as: Mediaserve Incorporating David House Fellowship, Servenow-UK with Mediaserve, Servenow-UK with Mediaserveservenow-UK with Mediaserve, Mediaserve

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Activities & Mission

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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 9 areas of operation

Country

Burma Canada China Ethiopia India Israel Nepal Pakistan Ukraine

Financial Information

Latest Income

£490,165

Latest Expenditure

£523,404

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 48.3%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 19% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 962). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

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

Administrative Ratio 0.0%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 86% of UK Arts 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 £856,712

Charitable Activities £0

Other Trading £0

Investments £3,067

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £415,213

Raising Funds £0

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 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.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£490,165	£523,404				0 / 0
2023	£251,883	£323,666				0 / 0
2022	£859,779	£415,213	£415,213	£880,645	£434,705	3 / 0
2021	£250,773	£201,097				0 / 0
2020	£170,389	£176,507				0 / 0

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Frequently asked questions about Mediaserve LTD

What does Mediaserve LTD do?

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How much income did Mediaserve LTD report in 2024?

Mediaserve LTD reported total income of £490k and reported expenditure of £523k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Mediaserve LTD?

Mediaserve LTD has a program ratio of 48.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 19% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 962 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Mediaserve LTD registered as a charity?

Mediaserve LTD was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 December 2010 as charity number 1139276. It has been registered for 16 years.

Who runs Mediaserve LTD?

Mediaserve LTD is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is Ian Faulds. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Mediaserve LTD operate?

Mediaserve LTD operates across 9 areas, including Burma, Canada, China and 6 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Mediaserve LTD a registered charity?

Yes — Mediaserve LTD is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1139276.