DOCTORS OF TOMORROW IN ZIMBABWE ("DOTZ")
DOTZ was founded by a group of friends in 2016. Our mission is to help struggling Zimbabwean medical students reach their potential by assisting with their tuition fees. We support students who are already enrolled in medical school, but who find themselves in financial difficulties.
Objects
THE OBJECTS OF THE CHARITY (THE OBJECTS) ARE, FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT: (1) THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION IN PARTICULAR (BUT WITHOUT LIMITATION) BY PROVIDING FINANCIAL AND OTHER FORMS OF SUPPORT TO MEDICAL STUDENTS IN ZIMBABWE; AND(2) TO FULFIL SUCH OTHER PURPOSES WHICH ARE EXCLUSIVELY CHARITABLE ACCORDING TO THE LAW OF ENGLAND AND WALES AND ARE CONNECTED TO THE CHARITABLE WORK OF THE TRUST AS THE TRUSTEES MAY FROM TIME TO TIME SEE FIT.
Policies the charity declares
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 15/01/2024
- Volunteers: 3
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 15/01/2023
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 15/01/2022
- Grant-making is its main activity
Annual return filing dates (Charity Commission record)
Of its last 3 annual returns with a recorded received date, 1 was received after the due date: year ending 15/01/2024 (received 24/06/2025, 221 days after the 15/11/2024 due date).
1 further annual return is past its due date with no recorded received date (Charity Commission register).
Trustees
- Dr Helen Munn
- Dr Sara DeSwardt
- Natasha FRANCES HESTER O'Hear
- PHILIPPE BONAVERO
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 15/01/2026 | — | — |
| 15/01/2025 | — | — |
| 15/01/2024 | £61k | £61k |
| 15/01/2023 | £136k | £159k |
| 15/01/2022 | £87k | £92k |
Common questions
Who funds DOCTORS OF TOMORROW IN ZIMBABWE ("DOTZ")?
Funders whose own accounts filings name DOCTORS OF TOMORROW IN ZIMBABWE ("DOTZ") as a grant recipient include THE A B CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE A B CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £31k |