FRIENDS OF MURAMBINDA HOSPITAL
We work with Murambinda Mission Hospital in a long term partnership to help promote health of the people of Buhera Zimbabwe through the hospital, its associated clinics and community projects.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £50,657 at the end of the period, representing a net increase from the previous year's £31,167. The charity reports no paid employees and states that all administrative costs are met by trustees, with no money spent on fundraising or advertising. Per the trustees' report, the organization relies entirely on external donations to fund its projects.
What the accounts disclose
“ONE OFF DONATIONS 66,462.75”
“No money is spent on fundraising, advertising or management.”
“FMH relies entirely on donations to pay for the projects we are asked to fund.” — page 32
“All administrative costs are met by the trustees; we have no paid employees and no advertising or fundraising costs.” — page 32
Year-over-year changes
- Going concern: no going-concern doubt (FY2024) → going-concern doubt noted (FY2025).
Trustees
- MIKE THOMPSONchair
- DR CAROLYN JANE RIGBY
- Dr Isabella Terrington
- Dr JOHN CONNOLLY
- Dr MICHAEL THOMSON
- Dr Matthew Anderson
- Dr Nienke van Trommel
- MARY MILLER
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £152k | £133k |
| 05/04/2024 | £108k | £93k |
| 05/04/2023 | £89k | £116k |
| 05/04/2022 | £136k | £142k |
| 05/04/2021 | £139k | £123k |
Common questions
Is FRIENDS OF MURAMBINDA HOSPITAL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £50,657 at the end of the period, representing a net increase from the previous year's £31,167. The charity reports no paid employees and states that all administrative costs are met by trustees, with no money spent on fundraising or advertising. Per the trustees' report, the organization relies entirely on external donations to fund its projects.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE MEDLOCK CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £224k |
| MYTON CHURCH | 1 | £113k |
| FESTIVAL OF LIFE | 1 | £5k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRIENDS OF MURAMBINDA HOSPITAL | £152k | — | 0 | unclear | 0.0% | noted |
| PARTNERS IN MEDICAL CARE | £854k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE FRIENDS OF ST FRANCIS KATETE CHARITABLE TRUST | £288k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FRIENDS OF MANDRITSARA TRUST | £560k | — | 0 | above | — | noted |
| LEAGUE OF FRIENDS OF THE ALEXANDRA HOSPITAL | £237k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ROYAL UNITED HOSPITAL CHARITABLE FUND | £3.2m | £80,001 - £90,000 | 1 | unclear | 27.2% | no doubt |