MAGEN DAVID ADOM UK
To support Magen David Adom, Israel's only ambulance and medical emergency service. Magen David Adom is a non-Governmental, not for profit organisation that depends on support from donors around the world. Magen David Adom also works internationally to share its expertise around the world. Magen David Adom is a member of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies.
Objects
TO ASSIST AT ALL TIMES MAGEN DAVID ADOM IN THE WORK OF PROVIDING MEDICAL CARE AND TREATMENT FOR PERSONS IRRESPECTIVE OF THEIR NATIONALITY, RACE OR RELIGION
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total income for the year ended 31 December 2025 was £9,257,412, with unrestricted funds totaling £6,420,165. The trustees confirm that reserves are maintained at a level equivalent to six months' expenditure, which the accounts indicate has been achieved. The charity reports a net income of £1,242,569 and holds cash of £6,971,674, indicating strong liquidity and adherence to its reserves policy.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the Charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to six months’ expenditure.” — page 7
“One charity trustee received payment of £5,900 (2024: nil) for professional or other services supplied to the charity during the year.” — page 26
“One charity trustee received payment of £5,900 (2024: nil) for professional or other services supplied to the charity during the year.” — page 26
“We work in cooperation with the following organisations: Magen David Adom in Israel and The British Red Cross.”
“One charity trustee received payment of £5,900 (2024: nil) for professional or other services supplied to the charity during the year.” — page 26
“We work in cooperation with the following organisations: Magen David Adom in Israel and The British Red Cross.”
Year-over-year changes
- Reserves position vs the charity's own policy moved from "within" (FY2024) to "above" (FY2025).
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Campaigns and political activity policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Investment
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2025
- Volunteers: 2
- Employees paid over £60,000: 3 (£60,001–£70,000: 1; £70,001–£80,000: 1; £150,001–£200,000: 1)
- Trustee benefits, answered Yes to: any trustee benefit; payments to trustees for services to the charity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2024
- Volunteers: 2
- Employees paid over £60,000: 2 (£60,001–£70,000: 1; £150,001–£200,000: 1)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2023
- Volunteers: 2
- Employees paid over £60,000: 1 (£150,001–£200,000: 1)
- Has a trading subsidiary
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (23/08/2024)
Trustees
- Barbara Dingle
- David Bernstein CBE
- Edward Ziff OBE
- Jean Marc Meyer
- Marc Ian Franks
- Mark Adrian Goldstone
- Maurice Geller
- Robert Mark Ordever
- Russell Jacobs
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £9.3m | £8.0m |
| 31/12/2024 | £8.0m | £7.3m |
| 31/12/2023 | £17.0m | £14.2m |
| 31/12/2022 | £5.2m | £5.6m |
| 31/12/2021 | £4.1m | £7.2m |
Common questions
Is MAGEN DAVID ADOM UK financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total income for the year ended 31 December 2025 was £9,257,412, with unrestricted funds totaling £6,420,165. The trustees confirm that reserves are maintained at a level equivalent to six months' expenditure, which the accounts indicate has been achieved. The charity reports a net income of £1,242,569 and holds cash of £6,971,674, indicating strong liquidity and adherence to its reserves policy. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Goldwins Limited.
Who funds MAGEN DAVID ADOM UK?
Funders whose own accounts filings name MAGEN DAVID ADOM UK as a grant recipient include GOLDMAN SACHS GIVES (UK), JNF CHARITABLE TRUST, PRISM THE GIFT FUND, GEORGE ELIAS CHARITABLE TRUST, THE ARCHIE SHERMAN CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| RAFAH INTERNATIONAL | 1 | £50k |
| MAJI PATEL FOUNDATION | 1 | £34k |
| CHALFORDS LIMITED | 1 | £25k |
| REDEEMER WORTHING LTD | 1 | £22k |
| NORMAN WHITELEY TRUST | 1 | £22k |
| FREE METHODIST CHURCH, FULWOOD | 1 | £17k |
| THE DEO GLORIA TRUST | 1 | £15k |
| MENDAN LIMITED | 1 | £12k |
Charities like this
- MIDLAND INTERNATIONAL AID TRUST (UK)
- AZAD WELFARE TRUST (UK)
- INTERNATIONAL AID TRUST
- AL-IMDAAD FOUNDATION UK
- FOCUS ON ISRAEL
- AFM INTERNATIONAL MIN NOTTINGHAM
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAGEN DAVID ADOM UK | £9.3m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| MIDLAND INTERNATIONAL AID TRUST (UK) | £977k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| AZAD WELFARE TRUST (UK) | £267k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| INTERNATIONAL AID TRUST | £1.1m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| AL-IMDAAD FOUNDATION UK | £6.2m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FOCUS ON ISRAEL | £51k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |