Mercy Ships - U.k LTD
Also known as: Mercy Ships, Mercy Ships UK
Mercy Ships UK is part of a global charity that uses hospital ships to deliver free healthcare to people in some of the poorest countries in the world. Our volunteers work with host nations to improve healthcare systems by training local medical staff and renovating facilities to leave a lasting legacy. Since 1978, we've visited 56 countries, providing services worth more than £1.2 billion.
Activities & Mission
Mercy Ships UK is part of a global charity that uses hospital ships to deliver free healthcare to people in some of the poorest countries in the world. Our volunteers work with host nations to improve healthcare systems by training local medical staff and renovating facilities to leave a lasting legacy. Since 1978, we've visited 56 countries, providing services worth more than £1.2 billion.
Grants
Mercy Ships - U.k LTD is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Grants paid (2025)
- £8,025,424
- Who it helps
- children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities, other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public
- What it supports
- education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, disability, the prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid or famine relief and economic or community development and employment
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 | £11,228,360 | £13,550,040 | £11,036,852 | £3,510,953 | £3,510,953 | 59 / 44 |
| 2024 | £9,942,863 | £10,985,165 | £8,769,958 | £5,863,082 | £5,520,968 | 45 / 47 |
| 2023 | £9,761,220 | £9,544,911 | £7,200,840 | £6,912,260 | £6,562,688 | 45 / 47 |
| 2022 | £9,928,078 | £8,759,044 | £6,622,520 | £6,701,197 | £5,650,341 | 37 / 157 |
| 2021 | £9,343,363 | £8,591,076 | £6,663,263 | £5,560,791 | £5,600,000 | 31 / 163 |
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Frequently asked questions about Mercy Ships - U.k LTD
What does Mercy Ships - U.k LTD do?
Mercy Ships UK is part of a global charity that uses hospital ships to deliver free healthcare to people in some of the poorest countries in the world. Our volunteers work with host nations to improve healthcare systems by training local medical staff and renovating facilities to leave a lasting legacy. Since 1978, we've visited 56 countries, providing services worth more than £1.2 billion.
How much income did Mercy Ships - U.k LTD report in 2025?
Mercy Ships - U.k LTD reported total income of £11.23m and reported expenditure of £13.55m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Mercy Ships - U.k LTD registered as a charity?
Mercy Ships - U.k LTD was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 February 1996 as charity number 1053055. It has been registered for 30 years.
Who runs Mercy Ships - U.k LTD?
Mercy Ships - U.k LTD is governed by a board of 11 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Mercy Ships - U.k LTD operate?
Mercy Ships - U.k LTD operates across 16 areas, including Benin, Cameroon, Congo and 13 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Mercy Ships - U.k LTD a registered charity?
Yes — Mercy Ships - U.k LTD is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1053055.
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Trustees
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Also governs 2 other charities
Also Known As
- Mercy Ships
- Mercy Ships UK
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
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