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The Society For Relief Of Widows And Orphans Of Medical Men

Also known as: The Society for the Relief of Widows and Orphans of Medical Men, Society for Assistance of Medical Families, The Widows and Orphans

Provides financial assistance to necessitous doctors and their families.

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Activities & Mission

Provides financial assistance to necessitous doctors and their families.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£243,762
Latest Expenditure
£162,053

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 66.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 66.5%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£243,762
£162,0530 / 0
2023
£237,482
£233,6710 / 0
2022
£248,193
£166,7680 / 0
2021
£240,904
£183,9910 / 0
2020
£218,782
£192,6910 / 0

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Frequently asked questions about The Society For Relief Of Widows And Orphans Of Medical Men

What does The Society For Relief Of Widows And Orphans Of Medical Men do?

Provides financial assistance to necessitous doctors and their families.

How much income did The Society For Relief Of Widows And Orphans Of Medical Men report in 2024?

The Society For Relief Of Widows And Orphans Of Medical Men reported total income of £244k and reported expenditure of £162k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Society For Relief Of Widows And Orphans Of Medical Men registered as a charity?

The Society For Relief Of Widows And Orphans Of Medical Men was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 October 1962 as charity number 207473. It has been registered for 64 years.

Who runs The Society For Relief Of Widows And Orphans Of Medical Men?

The Society For Relief Of Widows And Orphans Of Medical Men is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is David Buckle. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Society For Relief Of Widows And Orphans Of Medical Men operate?

The Society For Relief Of Widows And Orphans Of Medical Men operates across 2 areas: Scotland and England And Wales.

Is The Society For Relief Of Widows And Orphans Of Medical Men a registered charity?

Yes — The Society For Relief Of Widows And Orphans Of Medical Men is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 207473.

Details

Address
LETTSOM HOUSE
11 CHANDOS STREET
LONDON
W1G 9EB
Registration Date
24 October 1962
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
207473
Charity Number
207473

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Trustees

David Buckle Chair
Also governs 2 other charities
Col Duncan Parkhouse
Dr Christine Tomkins
Dr Ffion Davies
Dr Naomi Jiagbogu
Dr Robert Lyn Michael Griffiths
DR ROHIT MALLIWAL
Dr Shriti Pattani
Dr STEWART MATHESON KILPATRICK
LYDIA ACQUAH
SIMON DAVID WILLIAM PAYNE MB BS FRCS

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • The Society for the Relief of Widows and Orphans of Medical Men
  • Society for Assistance of Medical Families
  • The Widows and Orphans

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