CURE INTERNATIONAL (UK)
CURE UK works to improve the accessibility and quality of paediatric surgical services in sub-Saharan Africa. We support CURE Children's Hospitals to provide free surgical services for children with treatable disabilities. We deliver surgical training for local medical practitioners and collaborate with pastors and leaders to prevent the abuse and neglect of children living with disabilities.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that free reserves of £14,998 were below the trustees' stated policy target of approximately three months' operational expenditure (£35,000). The charity reported a net decrease in funds of £19,404 for the year, with total net assets standing at £64,870.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees are aware that, at 30 June 2025, the free reserves requirement exceeded free reserves.” — page 9
“CURE UK utilises CURE International Inc as a conduit to distribute restricted funds in accordance with donor wishes. During the year ended 30 June 2025 £341,446 (2024: £344,406) was sent to CURE International.” — page 23
“Trustees made aggregate unrestricted donations of £3,717 (2024: £2,825) during the year.” — page 23
“CURE UK utilises CURE International Inc as a conduit to distribute restricted funds in accordance with donor wishes. During the year ended 30 June 2025 £341,446 (2024: £344,406) was sent to CURE International.” — page 23
“Trustees made aggregate unrestricted donations of £3,717 (2024: £2,825) during the year.” — page 23
In the news
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 04268644
Company officers (Companies House)
- CABEY, Jheryl on trustee list
- REID, Louis John on trustee list
- THOMAS, Mervyn not on trustee list
- LIVINGSTONE, Rosemary on trustee list
- O'DOWD, John Kevin on trustee list
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/06/2024)
Trustees
- JOHN O'DOWDchair
- Jheryl Cabey
- Louis Reid
- Mervyn Thomas CMG
- Rosemary Livingstone
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £461k | £480k |
| 30/06/2024 | £525k | £564k |
| 30/06/2023 | £471k | £671k |
| 30/06/2022 | £657k | £429k |
| 30/06/2021 | £281k | £306k |
Common questions
Is CURE INTERNATIONAL (UK) financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that free reserves of £14,998 were below the trustees' stated policy target of approximately three months' operational expenditure (£35,000). The charity reported a net decrease in funds of £19,404 for the year, with total net assets standing at £64,870. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds CURE INTERNATIONAL (UK)?
Funders whose own accounts filings name CURE INTERNATIONAL (UK) as a grant recipient include THE MAURICE AND HILDA LAING CHARITABLE TRUST, THE CARMELA & RONNIE PIGNATELLI FOUNDATION, SEEDFIELD TRUST, THE OAKDALE TRUST, R G HILLS CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE MAURICE AND HILDA LAING CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £14k | Overseas Aid |
| THE MAURICE AND HILDA LAING CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £10k | Overseas Development |
| THE CARMELA & RONNIE PIGNATELLI FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £3k | |
| SEEDFIELD TRUST | FY2025 | £3k | |
| THE CARMELA & RONNIE PIGNATELLI FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £3k | |
| THE OAKDALE TRUST | FY2022 | £2k | |
| R G HILLS CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £2k | |
| DORIS FIELD CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £1k | Single payment |
| R G HILLS CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £1k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE REED FOUNDATION | 2 | £48k |
| START NETWORK | 1 | £919k |
| PROJECT GIVING BACK | 1 | £287k |
| INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN'S PALLIATIVE CARE NETWORK | 1 | £244k |
| CHILDREN WITH CANCER UK | 1 | £125k |
| THE BLOOM FOUNDATION | 1 | £114k |
| THE PAYBACK TIME TRUST | 1 | £111k |
| PLAN INTERNATIONAL UK | 1 | £103k |
Charities like this
- FUND FOR CURES UK, LTD.
- HELP HARRY HELP OTHERS
- CLEFT
- CARE INTERNATIONAL UK
- THE SMILE TRAIN UK
- Solving Kids' Cancer UK
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CURE INTERNATIONAL (UK) | £461k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| FUND FOR CURES UK, LTD. | £108k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| HELP HARRY HELP OTHERS | £409k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| CLEFT | £325k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| CARE INTERNATIONAL UK | £64.1m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE SMILE TRAIN UK | £13.6m | £70,001 - £80,000 | 2 | above | 41.2% | no doubt |