DOCTORS OF THE WORLD UK
As part of the Medecins du Monde network we participate in delivering programmes in 77 countries.Through our health programmes and advocacy we work to ensure excluded people overcome barriers to realising their right to health.We provide life-saving humanitarian healthcare and work with vulnerable migrants, people at risk of harm and on projects that advance sexual and reproductive health.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total incoming resources increased by 32% to £2,258,021, driven primarily by international activities. Unrestricted reserves rose significantly to £354,221, which the trustees report represents three months of budgeted expenditure, demonstrating compliance with their reserves policy. The financial statements were prepared on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“Doctors of the World UK’s reserves policy is to maintain unrestricted reserves equivalent to approximately three months of operating expenditure.”
Year-over-year changes
- Reserves position vs the charity's own policy moved from "above" (FY2024) to "within" (FY2025).
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 03483008
Company officers (Companies House)
- LLOYD, Steven, Dr on trustee list
- FERDINAND, Nikita, Dr not on trustee list
- WARD, Mark Brython on trustee list
- MCDONALD, Julia Anne on trustee list
- UWAMALIYA, Philomene on trustee list
- HERRMAN, Colin Brett on trustee list
- LEE, Avril on trustee list
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)
Care Quality Commission ratings
- Doctors of the World UK: Good
Trustees
- Avril Lee
- Colin Brett Herrman
- Dr Nikita Kanani
- Dr Steven Lloyd
- Julia Mcdonald
- Mark Brython Ward
- PHILOMENE UWAMALIYA
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £2.3m | £2.1m |
| 31/12/2024 | £1.7m | £1.7m |
| 31/12/2023 | £1.2m | £1.5m |
| 31/12/2022 | £1.4m | £1.4m |
| 31/12/2021 | £1.6m | £1.6m |
Common questions
Is DOCTORS OF THE WORLD UK financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total incoming resources increased by 32% to £2,258,021, driven primarily by international activities. Unrestricted reserves rose significantly to £354,221, which the trustees report represents three months of budgeted expenditure, demonstrating compliance with their reserves policy. The financial statements were prepared on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Goldwins Limited.
Who funds DOCTORS OF THE WORLD UK?
Funders whose own accounts filings name DOCTORS OF THE WORLD UK as a grant recipient include PAUL HAMLYN FOUNDATION, TRUST FOR LONDON, CHOOSE LOVE, DISRUPT FOUNDATION, THE TOLKIEN TRUST.
Known funders
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| A B Charitable Trust | 13/03/2026 | £30k | A grant to Doctors of the World UK |
| A B Charitable Trust | 17/03/2025 | £30k | A grant to Doctors of the World UK |
| A B Charitable Trust | 27/08/2024 | £4k | A grant to Doctors of the World UK |
| A B Charitable Trust | 18/04/2024 | £30k | A grant to Doctors of the World UK |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 24/07/2023 | £244k | Medical and casework support for asylum seekers and migrants |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 09/12/2022 | £10k | Speaking Truth To Power |
| A B Charitable Trust | 20/01/2022 | £30k | A grant to Doctors of the World |
| A B Charitable Trust | 21/01/2021 | £30k | A grant to Doctors of the World |
| UK government | 09/10/2020 | £64k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |
| City Bridge Foundation | 28/11/2019 | £300k | Grant to Doctors of the World UK |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 27/06/2019 | £10k | Project London: Improving Health Futures |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 16/06/2016 | £622k | Strengthening community health and resilience, Nepal |
| City Bridge Foundation | 06/06/2013 | £50k | Grant to Doctors of the World UK |
| City Bridge Foundation | 02/12/2010 | £25k | Grant to Doctors of the World UK |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 14/03/2007 | £120k | Project London |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 09/02/2007 | £9k | Improving Access to Healthcare for Vulnerable Groups |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE RAYNE FOUNDATION | 2 | £110k |
| THE MASTER CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £821k |
| Z V M RANGOONWALA FOUNDATION | 1 | £724k |
| ELRHA | 1 | £432k |
| THE ORR MACKINTOSH FOUNDATION LIMITED | 1 | £316k |
| THE TAYLOR FAMILY FOUNDATION | 1 | £255k |
| THE JOHN MACLEOD CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £207k |
| THE GEORG AND EMILY VON OPEL FOUNDATION | 1 | £200k |
Charities like this
- WORLD MEDICAL FUND
- MEDECINS SANS FRONTIERES (UK)
- INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL CORPS (UK)
- CARERS WORLDWIDE
- MEDICAL MISSION INTERNATIONAL (UK)
- Medical Mission Network
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOCTORS OF THE WORLD UK | £2.3m | — | — | within | — | no doubt |
| WORLD MEDICAL FUND | £154k | — | 0 | above | — | 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 |
| CARERS WORLDWIDE | £735k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| MEDICAL MISSION INTERNATIONAL (UK) | £935k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |