Medical Engineering Resource Unit
Also known as: Meru
The development and/or provision of innovative aids for the relief of children and young people with disabilities
Activities & Mission
The development and/or provision of innovative aids for the relief of children and young people with disabilities
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 51% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?
Higher than 34% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 31% 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
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Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £492,699 | £457,289 | 0 / 9 | |||
| 2023 | £487,380 | £520,134 | 0 / 5 | |||
| 2022 | £646,324 | £616,865 | £586,035 | £54,871 | £152,000 | 9 / 9 |
| 2021 | £599,907 | £591,789 | £566,766 | £25,411 | £0 | 8 / 12 |
| 2020 | £601,490 | £629,820 | £546,512 | £17,293 | £0 | 8 / 21 |
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Frequently asked questions about Medical Engineering Resource Unit
What does Medical Engineering Resource Unit do?
The development and/or provision of innovative aids for the relief of children and young people with disabilities
How much income did Medical Engineering Resource Unit report in 2024?
Medical Engineering Resource Unit reported total income of £493k and reported expenditure of £457k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Medical Engineering Resource Unit?
Medical Engineering Resource Unit has a program ratio of 90.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 51% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Medical Engineering Resource Unit registered as a charity?
Medical Engineering Resource Unit was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 August 1975 as charity number 269804. It has been registered for 51 years.
Who runs Medical Engineering Resource Unit?
Medical Engineering Resource Unit is governed by a board of 1 trustee. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Medical Engineering Resource Unit operate?
Medical Engineering Resource Unit operates across 5 areas, including East Sussex, Kent, Surrey and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Medical Engineering Resource Unit a registered charity?
Yes — Medical Engineering Resource Unit is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 269804.
Details
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LEATHERHEAD
KT22 0BN
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Also Known As
- Meru
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated