FRIENDS OF CME (CENTRE MEDICAL EVANGELIQUE) TRUST
The Charity works to advance education and relieve sickness and poverty, particularly but not exclusively, by supporting the work of Centre Medical Evangelique in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Objects
TO ADVANCE EDUCATION, PARTICULARLY IN COMMUNITY HEALTH PROMOTION, DISEASE AND SICKNESS PREVENTION AND IN THE FORM OF MEDICAL PERSONNEL TRAINING, AND THE RELIEF OF SICKNESS AND THE RELIEF OF POVERTY. IN PARTICULAR, BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY BY SUPPORTING THE WORK OF CENTRE MEDICAL EVANGELIQUE ("CME"), IN THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO BY THE PROVISION OF FUNDS, EQUIPMENT, OTHER RESOURCES AND ANY OTHER EXCLUSIVELY CHARITABLE MEANS AS THE TRUSTEES IN THEIR ABSOLUTE DISCRETION THINK FIT.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £8,152, which is below its stated policy of not intending to hold unrestricted reserves. The charity reports a surplus for the year of £3,117, with total net assets increasing to £37,879. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention regarding the preparation of the accounts.
What the accounts disclose
“The Charity does not intend to hold unrestricted reserves since its aim is to grant funds received as soon as possible to support its objectives in the Democratic Republic of Congo and the Charity has no significant operating costs apart from these grants.” — page 5
Policies the charity declares
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
Trustees
- Dr Gary John Wannan
- Dr JUSTIN THOMAS BURDON
- MR CHRIS ALMOND
- REMY TOKO
- Rev Peter Knight
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £43k | £40k |
| 31/03/2024 | £57k | £49k |
| 31/03/2023 | £65k | £79k |
| 31/03/2022 | £46k | £38k |
| 31/03/2021 | £55k | £95k |
Common questions
Is FRIENDS OF CME (CENTRE MEDICAL EVANGELIQUE) TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £8,152, which is below its stated policy of not intending to hold unrestricted reserves. The charity reports a surplus for the year of £3,117, with total net assets increasing to £37,879. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention regarding the preparation of the accounts. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.