THE DAVID NOTT FOUNDATION
The David Nott Foundation provides surgeons and medical professionals with the skills they need to provide relief and assistance in conflict and natural disaster zones around the world. As well as providing the best medical care, David Nott Foundation surgeons train local healthcare professionals; leaving a legacy of education and better health outcomes.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total reserves amounted to £4,459k as of 31 March 2025, calculated as total funds less restricted funds and fixed assets. The trustees report that the reserve has accrued due to exceptional donor generosity and effective cost-sharing with operational partners, providing stability for future programme strategy.
What the accounts disclose
“One employee received employee benefits of more than £70,000 during the year (2024: none more than £60,000).” — page 49
“One employee received employee benefits of more than £70,000 during the year” — page 49
“£1,501k (38%) of this income figure is from very generous legacies”
“The total employee benefits of the key management personnel of the charity was £163,744 (2024: £162,753). There were no other related party transactions for the years ended 31 March 2025 or 31 March 2024.”
Year-over-year changes
- Employees paid over £60,000: 0 (FY2024) → 1 (FY2025).
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Dr James Gough — Chief Executive
- Nick Fishwick CMG — Chair
- David Nott OBE FRCS — Co-Founder
- Eleanor Nott — Co-Founder
- Alison Aldrich-Blake — Chief Financial Officer
- Lucy Lyon — Director of Communications
- Nicola Batrick FRCS FRCEM — Medical Director
Funders the charity credits
- Oliver Bonas
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (22/04/2026)
Trustees
- Dame Parveen June Kumar
- Kamila Emily Louise Kingstone
- Nicholas Bernard Frank Fishwick CMG
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £3.9m | £1.9m |
| 31/03/2024 | £2.0m | £1.3m |
| 31/03/2023 | £1.4m | £1.6m |
| 31/03/2022 | £999k | £654k |
| 31/03/2021 | £831k | £330k |
Common questions
Is THE DAVID NOTT FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total reserves amounted to £4,459k as of 31 March 2025, calculated as total funds less restricted funds and fixed assets. The trustees report that the reserve has accrued due to exceptional donor generosity and effective cost-sharing with operational partners, providing stability for future programme strategy. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Moore Kingston Smith LLP.
What does the highest-paid employee of THE DAVID NOTT FOUNDATION earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the more than £70,000 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.
Who funds THE DAVID NOTT FOUNDATION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE DAVID NOTT FOUNDATION as a grant recipient include The William Brake Foundation, THE LORD FARINGDON CHARITABLE TRUST, THE SYNCONA FOUNDATION, ROBERT LUFF FOUNDATION LIMITED, CHK Foundation.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| The William Brake Foundation | FY2022 | £30k | |
| THE LORD FARINGDON CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £25k | |
| THE SYNCONA FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £20k | |
| ROBERT LUFF FOUNDATION LIMITED | FY2022 | £20k | |
| CHK Foundation | FY2023 | £20k | |
| THE DE LASZLO FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £20k | for training surgeons in austere environments |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ALL SAINTS, FULHAM | FY2023 | £15k | |
| ROBERT LUFF FOUNDATION LIMITED | FY2024 | £15k | |
| THE DAUGHTERS OF JESUS CIO | FY2023 | £15k | Humanity |
| THE DAUGHTERS OF JESUS CIO | FY2025 | £11k | Humanity |
| CHK Foundation | FY2023 | £10k | |
| CHK Foundation | FY2024 | £10k | |
| THE DAUGHTERS OF JESUS CIO | FY2024 | £10k | Humanity |
| ROBERT LUFF FOUNDATION LIMITED | FY2023 | £10k | |
| ROBERT LUFF FOUNDATION LIMITED | FY2025 | £10k | |
| THE DE LASZLO FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £5k | Other Charities |
| The Patricia Routledge Foundation | FY2024 | £5k | |
| THE GOOD LUCK CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £5k | |
| THE GOOD LUCK CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £3k | |
| THE EARL FITZWILLIAM CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £3k | |
| THE GOOD LUCK CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £2k | |
| THE GOOD LUCK CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | — |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE BURDETT TRUST FOR NURSING | 1 | £294k |
| GLOBAL HEALTH PARTNERSHIPS | 1 | £274k |
| THE MARCELA TRUST | 1 | £150k |
| THE COMPANY OF NURSES CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £57k |
| FRIENDS OF ACHIEZER ARAD | 1 | £41k |
| THE BAND TRUST | 1 | £25k |
| SANDRA CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £14k |
| WORSHIPFUL COMPANY OF NEEDLEMAKERS CHARITABLE FUND | 1 | £5k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE DAVID NOTT FOUNDATION | £3.9m | more than £70,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ST DAVID'S MEDICAL FOUNDATION | £580k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NIALLS FOUNDATION | £912k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE DAVID FAMILY FOUNDATION | £171k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NORTHCOTT DEVON MEDICAL FOUNDATION | £147k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NORTHCOTT DEVON FOUNDATION | £222k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |