MEDECINS SANS FRONTIERES (UK)
To relieve and promote the relief of sickness and to provide medical aid to the injured and to protect and preserve good health by the provision of medical supplies, personnel and procedures calculated to overcome disease, injury or malnutrition in any part of the world in accordance with the principles espoused by the International Council of Medecins Sans Frontieres in October 1990.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that MSF UK reported a surplus of £5.6 million for the year ended 31 December 2024, with total income of £95.3 million and total expenditure of £89.8 million. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stood at £5.5 million, which is slightly above the stated policy target of £5.0 million (representing two months of budgeted HQ expenditure). The trustees and auditors confirm the charity is a going concern with no material uncertainties.
What the accounts disclose
“The highest-paid gross salary of MSF UK is the Executive Director at £108,574.” — page 74
“There are 32 employees with total compensation over £60,000” — page 74
“In 2024, we raised £6.32 for each pound we invested in generating funds.”
“The trustees have agreed that MSF UK will aim to hold reserves equal to the lower of (a) and (b) below: a. Two months of budgeted legacy and major gift income b. Two months of budgeted Head Quarters (HQ) expenditure” — page 51
“With the exception of the Chair, who receives a monthly payment in compensation for part of their time, and the Vice-Chair, who receives a payment in compensation for their significant role on the OCA Council, our trustees are volunteers and do not otherwise receive remuneration for their governance work.” — page 48
“In 2024, the Chair of the board of MSF UK received £45,013 for 161 days of work.” — page 48
“Included in staff costs (Note 9), is a payment of £40k made at the end of employment to the former Director of Fundraising, who was a member of the Committee of Directors”
“In 2024, the Chair of the board of MSF UK received £45,013 for 161 days of work.” — page 48
“Included in staff costs (Note 9), is a payment of £40k made at the end of employment to the former Director of Fundraising, who was a member of the Committee of Directors”
Year-over-year changes
- Employees paid over £60,000: 31 (FY2023) → 32 (FY2024).
- Reserves position vs the charity's own policy moved from "within" (FY2023) to "above" (FY2024).
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (03/06/2025)
- Received assets from another charity (15/05/2025)
- Received assets from another charity (14/05/2025)
- Received assets from another charity (16/02/2024)
- Received assets from another charity (01/03/2023)
- Received assets from another charity (01/09/2022)
Trustees
- Dalila Mahdawi
- Diane Marie Robertson-Bell
- Dr Caroline Bwango
- Dr Innocent Muleya
- Dr Peter John Garrett
- Dr Rachael Mary Craven
- Edward James Mortimer Monk
- Emery Pacifique Igiraneza
- Iesha Singh
- Julie Ann Weston
- Kathleen Poole
- Prof Bertrand Olivier Taithe
- Sabrina Liang Ai Das
- Timothy Douglas Symington
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £95.3m | £89.8m |
| 31/12/2023 | £85.3m | £84.0m |
| 31/12/2022 | £76.8m | £77.0m |
| 31/12/2021 | £68.0m | £71.9m |
| 31/12/2020 | £72.7m | £69.4m |
Common questions
Is MEDECINS SANS FRONTIERES (UK) financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that MSF UK reported a surplus of £5.6 million for the year ended 31 December 2024, with total income of £95.3 million and total expenditure of £89.8 million. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stood at £5.5 million, which is slightly above the stated policy target of £5.0 million (representing two months of budgeted HQ expenditure). The trustees and auditors confirm the charity is a going concern with no material uncertainties. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by BDO LLP.
What does the highest-paid employee of MEDECINS SANS FRONTIERES (UK) earn?
Per its FY2024 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £108,574 band, and 32 employees earned over £60,000.
Who funds MEDECINS SANS FRONTIERES (UK)?
Funders whose own accounts filings name MEDECINS SANS FRONTIERES (UK) as a grant recipient include THE MASTER CHARITABLE TRUST, THE JOHN MACLEOD CHARITABLE TRUST, THE TAYLOR FAMILY FOUNDATION, THE TOLKIEN TRUST, ARDONAGH COMMUNITY TRUST.
Known funders
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postcode Lottery | 10/02/2025 | £2.0m | Regular Grant 2025 |
| Postcode Lottery | 10/02/2025 | £100k | Extra Award 2025 |
| Postcode Lottery | 01/12/2023 | £1.5m | Regular Grant 2024 |
| Postcode Lottery | 28/02/2023 | £1.4m | Regular Grant 2023 |
| Postcode Lottery | 09/02/2022 | £1.0m | Regular Grant 2022 |
| Postcode Lottery | 09/02/2022 | £250k | Special Award - Charity Gala 2022 |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE REED FOUNDATION | 1 | — |
| ELRHA | 1 | £432k |
| PAUL HAMLYN FOUNDATION | 1 | £221k |
| TRUST FOR LONDON | 1 | £75k |
| THE NFU MUTUAL CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £70k |
| THE VASEPPI TRUST | 1 | £60k |
| THE RANDAL CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £50k |
| CHOOSE LOVE | 1 | £40k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEDECINS SANS FRONTIERES (UK) | £95.3m | £108,574 | 32 | above | 15.8% | no doubt |
| MEDICAL MISSION INTERNATIONAL (UK) | £935k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| MEDICAL AID FILMS LIMITED | £245k | Under £60,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL CORPS (UK) | £136.4m | — | — | within | — | no doubt |
| GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL | £167.5m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FESTIVAL MEDICAL SERVICES | £661k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |