GLOBAL HEALTH 50/50 (GH5050)
Global Health 50/50 is an independent, evidence-driven initiative to advance action and accountability for gender equality in global health. Through our flagship Gender and Health Index, rigorous research and advocacy our work informs, inspires and incites action in order to promote better health and equal opportunities for all people of all genders, everywhere.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net cash inflow from operating activities of £266,112 for the year ended 31st March 2025, with cash and cash equivalents at year-end totaling £2,376,639. The trustees and auditors confirmed that reserves are sufficient for medium-term objectives and that there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. The charity relies exclusively on grant-making foundations for income and does not actively fundraise from the public.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity does not actively fundraise from the public and its only income is from grant making foundations.” — page 14
“The Charity has a policy of maintaining sufficient reserves to cover existing commitments and those of the forthcoming year, donations due and its administrative obligations. No upper limit is considered necessary to be set for the level of reserves.” — page 14
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- TIANTIAN CHENchair
- Peter Cafferkey
- Varduhi Kyureghyan
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £1.5m | £1.2m |
| 31/03/2024 | £2.2m | £1.1m |
| 31/03/2023 | £1.6m | £589k |
| 31/03/2022 | £0 | £0 |
Common questions
Is GLOBAL HEALTH 50/50 (GH5050) financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net cash inflow from operating activities of £266,112 for the year ended 31st March 2025, with cash and cash equivalents at year-end totaling £2,376,639. The trustees and auditors confirmed that reserves are sufficient for medium-term objectives and that there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. The charity relies exclusively on grant-making foundations for income and does not actively fundraise from the public. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Prentis & Co LLP.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE FRAXINUS CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £617k |
| THE BURDETT TRUST FOR NURSING | 1 | £216k |
| THE RANDAL CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £46k |
| NETWORK FOR SOCIAL CHANGE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £39k |
| THE SAVITRI WANEY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £35k |
| CHOOSE LOVE | 1 | £35k |
| EA FOUNDATION | 1 | £30k |
| THE CLARKSON FOUNDATION | 1 | £10k |
Charities like this
- GLOBAL ACTION ON MEN'S HEALTH (GAMH)
- GLOBAL GIRL PROJECT
- GLOBAL HEALTH PARTNERSHIPS
- THE CENTRE FOR GLOBAL EQUALITY LIMITED
- UN WOMEN NATIONAL COMMITTEE UK
- GLOBAL HUMANITARIAN RELIEF FOUNDATION (GHRF)
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLOBAL HEALTH 50/50 (GH5050) | £1.5m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GLOBAL ACTION ON MEN'S HEALTH (GAMH) | £193k | — | 0 | below | — | noted |
| GLOBAL GIRL PROJECT | £155k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| GLOBAL HEALTH PARTNERSHIPS | £14.6m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| THE CENTRE FOR GLOBAL EQUALITY LIMITED | £921k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| UN WOMEN NATIONAL COMMITTEE UK | £698k | unclear | 1 | within | — | no doubt |