MEDAIR UK
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that total income increased by 27% to £1,284,235, resulting in a net surplus of £29,906 for the year. Unrestricted reserves rose to £196,575, which the trustees confirm represents 120% of their amended reserves target of £162,652. The trustees and auditors both confirm the charity is a going concern with adequate resources to continue operating.
What the accounts disclose
“One employee received total employee benefits between £60,000-£70,000 during the year” — page 43
“One employee received total employee benefits between £60,000-£70,000 during the year (2023: one).” — page 43
“The charity received trustee donations towards the work of Medair in the sum of £1,900 (2023: £3,782) of which £1,900 was for unrestricted funds. Donations were received in response to Medair UK-led fundraising activities during the year which formed part of the normal course of business.” — page 44
Year-over-year changes
- Reserves position vs the charity's own policy moved from "below" (FY2023) to "above" (FY2024).
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 03213889
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Anne Reitsema — Chief Executive Officer
- Fraser Bell — Executive Director – Strategy and Partnerships
- Mark Warrillow Thomson — Finance Director
- Gareth Hughes — International Programme Director
- René Meldem — Human Resources Director
- Jean-Bernard Palthey — Engagement Director
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)
Trustees
- Andrew Howe
- Christine Brindley
- Elisa Alberto
- Fraser Bell
- Habtamu Asnko Ewnie
- Iain David Worthington Evans
- Peter Wilson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £1.3m | £1.3m |
| 31/12/2023 | £1.0m | £1.0m |
| 31/12/2022 | £1.5m | £1.5m |
| 31/12/2021 | £1.1m | £1.1m |
| 31/12/2020 | £1.6m | £1.6m |
Common questions
Is MEDAIR UK financially healthy?
The accounts state that total income increased by 27% to £1,284,235, resulting in a net surplus of £29,906 for the year. Unrestricted reserves rose to £196,575, which the trustees confirm represents 120% of their amended reserves target of £162,652. The trustees and auditors both confirm the charity is a going concern with adequate resources to continue operating. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Sayer Vincent LLP.
What does the highest-paid employee of MEDAIR UK earn?
Per its FY2024 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £60,001 - £70,000 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.
Who funds MEDAIR UK?
Funders whose own accounts filings name MEDAIR UK as a grant recipient include THE ALBORADA TRUST, THE HARAMEAD TRUST, ALLAN AND NESTA FERGUSON CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT, THE PETER STEBBINGS MEMORIAL CHARITY, THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF THE ASCENSION, BALHAM HILL.
Known funders
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE TOLKIEN TRUST | 2 | £85k |
| THE GUNTER CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | — |
| THE MASTER CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £821k |
| THE ORR MACKINTOSH FOUNDATION LIMITED | 1 | £261k |
| THE TAYLOR FAMILY FOUNDATION | 1 | £255k |
| PLAN INTERNATIONAL UK | 1 | £165k |
| THE CONSTANCE TRAVIS CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £130k |
| THE RAYNE FOUNDATION | 1 | £100k |