THE AMECA TRUST
The charity establishes medical and educational training facilities in African countries; it establishes bursary awards and medical placements for UK medical students in African medical communities; it provides travel bursaries for UK school leavers to participate in recognised voluntary projects in African countries and it supports medical training in African Countries.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £46,207 for the year ended 30 September 2025, resulting in unrestricted reserves falling to £83,793 from £130,000 the previous year. The trustees note that reserves are currently in excess of their stated policy target, which is to maintain sufficient funds to support existing commitments and provide bursary awards. The charity relies on regular donations and grants to continue its activities, with no material uncertainties identified regarding its going concern status.
What the accounts disclose
“In the opinion of the trustees the charity should aim to maintain a net current asset balance on unrestricted funds sufficient to continue to support all existing commitments for the duration of the commitment and to provide bursary awards at the discretion of the trustees.” — page 15
“Donations paid in the year were to AMECA Healthcare Africa Limited, a Not for Profit company incorporated in Malawi with two trustees in common and under common control. The funds donated to AMECA Healthcare Africa Limited were used by that company towards the cost of the new maternity clinic, including mentorship, sponsorship of medical training and other expenditure to meet similar aims to the AMECA Trust.” — page 24
“AMECA Healthcare Africa Limited (( AMECA Healthcare’) was incorporated in 2013 in Malawi as a Not for Profit Company, Limited by Guarantee.” — page 5
Year-over-year changes
- Going concern: going-concern doubt noted (FY2024) → no going-concern doubt (FY2025).
Funders the charity credits
- Catz Charity Foundation
- Rotary Club of Epsom
- Rotary Club of Ewell
- Eagle Foundation
- Erach & Roshan Sadri Foundation
- Canadian Medical Foundation
Trustees
- BETTIE RUTH MARKUS
- Dr Caris Elizabeth Grimes
- Elizabeth Margaret Mary Butler
- LORRAINE FREEDBERG
- Orpa Ruth Khoromana
- Paul Roderick Spensley Thomas
- Tony Redshaw
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £105k | £151k |
| 30/09/2024 | £150k | £103k |
| 31/08/2023 | £77k | £72k |
| 31/08/2022 | £100k | £84k |
| 31/08/2021 | £62k | £97k |
Common questions
Is THE AMECA TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £46,207 for the year ended 30 September 2025, resulting in unrestricted reserves falling to £83,793 from £130,000 the previous year. The trustees note that reserves are currently in excess of their stated policy target, which is to maintain sufficient funds to support existing commitments and provide bursary awards. The charity relies on regular donations and grants to continue its activities, with no material uncertainties identified regarding its going concern status. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE REED FOUNDATION | 1 | — |
| THE GRANT THORNTON FOUNDATION | 1 | — |
| WELLINGTON MANAGEMENT UK FOUNDATION | 1 | £117k |
| BERNARD LEWIS FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £91k |
| THE PWC FOUNDATION | 1 | £71k |
| THE PATRICK & HELENA FROST FOUNDATION | 1 | £63k |
| THE VASEPPI TRUST | 1 | £60k |
| THE MARK ANTHONY TRUST | 1 | £30k |
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- AMAN EDUCATION & MEDICAL WELFARE TRUST
- SWANLAND EDUCATION AFRICA TRUST
- THE AMOS BURSARY
- MEDICAL AND EDUCATIONAL AID TO KENYA
- AMC TRUST
- ACADEMY OF MEDICAL EDUCATORS
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE AMECA TRUST | £105k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| AMAN EDUCATION & MEDICAL WELFARE TRUST | £200k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SWANLAND EDUCATION AFRICA TRUST | £103k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| THE AMOS BURSARY | £1.1m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| MEDICAL AND EDUCATIONAL AID TO KENYA | £97k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| AMC TRUST | £543k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |