THE MEDICAL AID FOR POLAND FUND
The charity was founded 30 years ago to help the sick and needy in Poland. It finances medical equipment for hospitals and care homes, buys medical aid for individuals, eg prostheses, wheelchairs, pays for medicines for individuals and care homes.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £124,182 for the year, significantly reducing its total reserves from £207,620 to £83,438. The trustees maintain a designated winding-up reserve of £30,000, representing three months' central running costs, and confirm on a going concern basis that adequate resources exist for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“Voluntary income of £35,445, including £32,341 legacy income” — page 4
Trustees
- Dr BOZENA LASKIEWICZchair
- Dr Anna Bentkowska Ph. D.
- IRMA PIETRON
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £47k | £171k |
| 31/12/2024 | £206k | £173k |
| 31/12/2023 | £154k | £91k |
| 31/12/2022 | £73k | £104k |
| 31/12/2021 | £155k | £245k |
Common questions
Is THE MEDICAL AID FOR POLAND FUND financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £124,182 for the year, significantly reducing its total reserves from £207,620 to £83,438. The trustees maintain a designated winding-up reserve of £30,000, representing three months' central running costs, and confirm on a going concern basis that adequate resources exist for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE MEDICAL AID FOR POLAND FUND?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE MEDICAL AID FOR POLAND FUND as a grant recipient include THE POLONIA AID FOUNDATION TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE POLONIA AID FOUNDATION TRUST | FY2024 | — | digitalisation |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE REED FOUNDATION | 1 | — |
| ASSOCIATION OF NHS CHARITIES | 1 | £185k |
| BOURNEHEIGHTS LIMITED | 1 | £87k |
| THE PATRICK & HELENA FROST FOUNDATION | 1 | £63k |
| THE VASEPPI TRUST | 1 | £60k |
| CLOSEHELM LIMITED | 1 | £44k |
| THE MCBAIN FAMILY FOUNDATION | 1 | £30k |
| THE MARK ANTHONY TRUST | 1 | £30k |
Charities like this
- MEDICAL AID FILMS LIMITED
- The Poland Trust
- WALSALL HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST GENERAL CHARITABLE FUND
- SHERWOOD FOREST HOSPITALS GENERAL CHARITABLE FUND AND OTHER RELATED CHARITIES
- MWL NHS Charity
- SALISBURY DISTRICT HOSPITAL CHARITABLE FUND
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE MEDICAL AID FOR POLAND FUND | £47k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| MEDICAL AID FILMS LIMITED | £245k | Under £60,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| The Poland Trust | £282k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WALSALL HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST GENERAL CHARITABLE FUND | £315k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SHERWOOD FOREST HOSPITALS GENERAL CHARITABLE FUND AND OTHER RELATED CHARITIES | £519k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| MWL NHS Charity | £321k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |