The Medicash Foundation
Also known as: Medicash Charitable Trust, The Merseyside Health Benefits Council Charitable Trust, The Merseyside Hospitals Council Charitable Trust
The charity makes donations to charities, local authority departments or other trusts where the recipient organisation is using the funds to assist with improving the quality of health of those individuals being supported by that organisation.
Activities & Mission
The charity makes donations to charities, local authority departments or other trusts where the recipient organisation is using the funds to assist with improving the quality of health of those individuals being supported by that organisation.
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 27% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1431). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 50% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
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 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £445,978 | £375,146 | 0 / 5 | |||
| 2023 | £291,907 | £533,946 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £535,417 | £349,363 | £349,363 | £2,158,489 | £2,158,489 | 0 / 0 |
| 2021 | £924,893 | £244,946 | £244,946 | £2,030,285 | £2,030,285 | 0 / 0 |
| 2020 | £718,549 | £634,793 | £630,554 | £1,230,624 | £0 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Medicash Foundation
What does The Medicash Foundation do?
The charity makes donations to charities, local authority departments or other trusts where the recipient organisation is using the funds to assist with improving the quality of health of those individuals being supported by that organisation.
How much income did The Medicash Foundation report in 2024?
The Medicash Foundation reported total income of £446k and reported expenditure of £375k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Medicash Foundation?
The Medicash Foundation has a program ratio of 65.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 27% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1431 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Medicash Foundation registered as a charity?
The Medicash Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 February 1969 as charity number 257636. It has been registered for 57 years.
Who runs The Medicash Foundation?
The Medicash Foundation 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 The Medicash Foundation operate?
The Medicash Foundation operates across 8 areas, including Cheshire East, Cheshire West & Chester, Knowsley and 5 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is The Medicash Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — The Medicash Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 257636.
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Also Known As
- Medicash Charitable Trust
- The Merseyside Health Benefits Council Charitable Trust
- The Merseyside Hospitals Council Charitable Trust
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated