MEDAIR UK
Medair UK provides human and material resources in support of the multisectoral relief and recovery projects coordinated by Medair. Medair is a humanitarian organisation, inspired by Christian faith, to relieve human suffering in some of the world's most remote and devastated places. Medair helps families in crisis,regardless of race, creed or nationality, survive and recover with dignity.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total income increased by 52% to £1,948,166, while total expenditure rose by 77% to £1,946,291, resulting in a small net surplus. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £206,971, which the trustees confirm represent 19 weeks of operating costs and exceed the amended policy target of 4 months' costs.
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” — page 43
Year-over-year changes
- Top pay band moved from £60,001 - £70,000 (FY2024) to £60,000 - £70,000 (FY2025).
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
Company officers (Companies House)
- BELL, Fraser John Angus on trustee list
- ALBERTO, Elisa on trustee list
- EVANS, Iain David on trustee list
- EWNIE, Habtamu on trustee list
- WILSON, Peter David on trustee list
- BRINDLEY, Christine on trustee list
- HOWE, Andrew Deacon on trustee list
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £1.9m | £1.9m |
| 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 |
Common questions
Is MEDAIR UK financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total income increased by 52% to £1,948,166, while total expenditure rose by 77% to £1,946,291, resulting in a small net surplus. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £206,971, which the trustees confirm represent 19 weeks of operating costs and exceed the amended policy target of 4 months' costs. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Sayer Vincent LLP.
What does the highest-paid employee of MEDAIR UK earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £60,000 - £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 KAYS FOUNDATION, THE ALBORADA TRUST, THE METHODIST RELIEF AND DEVELOPMENT FUND, THE HARAMEAD TRUST, ALLAN AND NESTA FERGUSON CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT.
Known funders
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE TOLKIEN TRUST | 2 | £253k |
| THE MASTER CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £821k |
| ELRHA | 1 | £432k |
| THE ORR MACKINTOSH FOUNDATION LIMITED | 1 | £316k |
| THE TAYLOR FAMILY FOUNDATION | 1 | £255k |
| PLAN INTERNATIONAL UK | 1 | £251k |
| PAUL HAMLYN FOUNDATION | 1 | £221k |
| THE JOHN MACLEOD CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £207k |
Charities like this
- UK-MED
- MEDICAL MISSION INTERNATIONAL (UK)
- MEDECINS SANS FRONTIERES (UK)
- INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL CORPS (UK)
- ADVENTIST DEVELOPMENT AND RELIEF AGENCY - UK
- RELIEF INTERNATIONAL UK
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEDAIR UK | £1.9m | £60,000 - £70,000 | 1 | above | — | no doubt |
| UK-MED | £23.1m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| MEDICAL MISSION INTERNATIONAL (UK) | £935k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| MEDECINS SANS FRONTIERES (UK) | £95.3m | £108,574 | 32 | above | 15.8% | no doubt |
| INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL CORPS (UK) | £136.4m | — | — | within | — | no doubt |
| ADVENTIST DEVELOPMENT AND RELIEF AGENCY - UK | £3.4m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |