HAMLIN FISTULA UK
We support the Addis Ababa Fistula Hospital in Ethiopia, together with its outreach centres and the Hamlin Midwifery College.In particular we fund the running costs of the Yirgalem outreach centre. We contribute to the cost of medical and other requirements ordered directly by the hospital staff.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves were £1,368,186 at the end of the year, which the trustees consider sufficient to cover 12 months of operating costs. The charity reported a net income of £89,946 for the year, supported by investment gains, and the auditors confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“Across the year, our fundraising appeals had an average return on investment of £4.62 per £1 spent.” — page 12
“Within these funds, the charity has determined it appropriate to keep reserves equivalent to 12 months’ operating costs of both HFUK and Yirgalem Regional Fistula Hospital.” — page 14
“During the period 3 trustees donated £429 (2024: 4 trustees, £765). There were no restrictions on these donations.” — page 36
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/06/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (12/08/2022)
- Received assets from another charity (11/07/2022)
Trustees
- Greg Morrischair
- Alison Louise Murray
- Hewete Haileselassie
- Lisbeth Gail Grundy MBE
- Marchu Belete
- Mark John Greaves
- Sarah Louise Hewitt-Clarkson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £1.2m | £1.1m |
| 30/06/2024 | £559k | £1.1m |
| 30/06/2023 | £782k | £1.2m |
| 31/03/2022 | £412k | £755k |
| 31/03/2021 | £416k | £582k |
Common questions
Is HAMLIN FISTULA UK financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves were £1,368,186 at the end of the year, which the trustees consider sufficient to cover 12 months of operating costs. The charity reported a net income of £89,946 for the year, supported by investment gains, and the auditors confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Godfrey Wilson Limited.
Who funds HAMLIN FISTULA UK?
Funders whose own accounts filings name HAMLIN FISTULA UK as a grant recipient include THE BAND AID CHARITABLE TRUST, THE REED FOUNDATION, THE KIRBY LAING FOUNDATION, THE EVAN CORNISH FOUNDATION, THE PETER STEBBINGS MEMORIAL CHARITY.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE BAND AID CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £550k | Relief grants |
| THE BAND AID CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2021 | £175k | Tigray emergency |
| THE BAND AID CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £50k | Health improvement |
| THE REED FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £37k | Christmas Challenge |
| THE KIRBY LAING FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £20k | Overseas Development |
| THE EVAN CORNISH FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £10k | Overseas July 2023 |
| THE PETER STEBBINGS MEMORIAL CHARITY | FY2022 | £5k | |
| THE PETER STEBBINGS MEMORIAL CHARITY | FY2024 | £5k | |
| THE PETER STEBBINGS MEMORIAL CHARITY | FY2023 | £5k | |
| THE WOGEN ANNIVERSARY TRUST | FY2025 | £5k | |
| THE EVAN CORNISH FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £4k | |
| THE OAKDALE TRUST | FY2025 | £2k | |
| THE OAKDALE TRUST | FY2023 | £1k | |
| MISS E F RATHBONE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £1k | International |
| MISS E F RATHBONE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £1k | |
| THE WOGEN ANNIVERSARY TRUST | FY2024 | £500 | |
| THE PETER STEBBINGS MEMORIAL CHARITY | FY2025 | £0 |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE DYNA AND FALA WEINSTOCK CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £200k |
| PRISM THE GIFT FUND | 1 | £107k |
| THE IAN KARTEN CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £33k |
| Norwich Freemen's Charity | 1 | £30k |
| THE 29TH MAY 1961 CHARITY | 1 | £15k |
| THE MANACKERMAN CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £13k |
| NORWICH CONSOLIDATED CHARITIES | 1 | £10k |
| THE STRANGWARD TRUST | 1 | £7k |
Charities like this
- FRIENDS OF HAMMERSMITH HOSPITAL
- OPERATION FISTULA (UK)
- ST. MARK'S HOSPITAL FOUNDATION
- THE YUSUF AND FARIDA HAMIED FOUNDATION
- THE HAMLET CENTRE TRUST
- YOUNG HAMMERSMITH AND FULHAM FOUNDATION
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HAMLIN FISTULA UK | £1.2m | — | 0 | unclear | 21.6% | no doubt |
| FRIENDS OF HAMMERSMITH HOSPITAL | £170k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| OPERATION FISTULA (UK) | £362k | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| ST. MARK'S HOSPITAL FOUNDATION | £2.6m | £110,001 - £120,000 | 1 | unclear | 7.0% | no doubt |
| THE YUSUF AND FARIDA HAMIED FOUNDATION | £7.3m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE HAMLET CENTRE TRUST | £2.0m | Under £60,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |