Medical Schools Council

To promote, encourage and develop Medical Schools in the UK and thereby advance education for the public benefit, in particular (but without limitation) medical education, research and training.

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Activities & Mission

To promote, encourage and develop Medical Schools in the UK and thereby advance education for the public benefit, in particular (but without limitation) medical education, research and training.

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.

Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£2,692,800

Latest Expenditure

£2,756,090

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 102.4%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 100.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 0.9%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0

Charitable Activities £2,587,872

Other Trading £0

Investments £104,928

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,756,090

Raising Funds £0

Governance £23,864

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 Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£2,692,800	£2,756,090	£2,756,090	£2,184,378	£1,400,000	22 / 0
2024	£2,615,333	£2,437,950	£2,437,950	£2,247,668	£1,354,025	19 / 0
2023	£2,173,550	£2,055,494	£2,055,494	£2,070,285	£1,383,964	16 / 0
2022	£1,508,480	£1,370,426	£1,370,426	£1,952,229	£1,265,617	11 / 0
2021	£1,296,282	£1,369,999	£1,369,999	£1,814,175	£1,244,728	8 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Medical Schools Council

What does Medical Schools Council do?

To promote, encourage and develop Medical Schools in the UK and thereby advance education for the public benefit, in particular (but without limitation) medical education, research and training.

How much income did Medical Schools Council report in 2025?

Medical Schools Council reported total income of £2.69m and reported expenditure of £2.76m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Medical Schools Council registered as a charity?

Medical Schools Council was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 January 2014 as charity number 1155370. It has been registered for 12 years.

Who runs Medical Schools Council?

Medical Schools Council is governed by a board of 10 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Medical Schools Council operate?

Medical Schools Council operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Medical Schools Council a registered charity?

Yes — Medical Schools Council is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1155370.