Friends of Mvumi Hospital
Support the aims and objectives of Mvumi Hospital. Supports capital projects as well as day-to-day work.
Objects
THE SOCIETY'S OBJECTS ("THE OBJECTS") ARE THE ADVANCEMENT OF RELIGION, THE PROMOTION OF HEALTH AND THE RELIEF OF POVERTY AND SICKNESS IN TANZANIA, PARTICULARLY BY SUPPORTING THE CHARITABLE WORK OF MVUMI HOSPITAL.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total funds carried forward into 2026 were £52,332, representing a net movement in funds of £15,877 for the year. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £52,332, which significantly exceeds its stated reserves policy target of £500. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention that would cause them to believe the accounts do not accord with the accounting records.
What the accounts disclose
“The Executive Committee believe that as the only ongoing expenditure (separate from grants to Mvumi Hospital) is the Trustee’s liability insurance that it is sufficient to hold £500 as a reserve.” — page 5
Policies the charity declares
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Investment
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Trustees
- Dr Angela Ruth Savagechair
- Christine Teresa Williams
- DAVID RAINSBURY MARTIN
- David Andrew McEwan
- Gillian Barclay
- Katherine Moira Goodacre
- Prof Allen Foster OBE
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £33k | £18k |
| 31/12/2024 | £31k | £24k |
| 31/12/2023 | £23k | £27k |
| 31/12/2022 | £25k | £31k |
| 31/12/2021 | £25k | £38k |
Common questions
Is Friends of Mvumi Hospital financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total funds carried forward into 2026 were £52,332, representing a net movement in funds of £15,877 for the year. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £52,332, which significantly exceeds its stated reserves policy target of £500. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention that would cause them to believe the accounts do not accord with the accounting records. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds Friends of Mvumi Hospital?
Funders whose own accounts filings name Friends of Mvumi Hospital as a grant recipient include THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. MARTIN IN THE FIELDS, FINHAM, COVENTRY.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. MARTIN IN THE FIELDS, FINHAM, COVENTRY | FY2024 | £600 | Health |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. MARTIN IN THE FIELDS, FINHAM, COVENTRY | FY2025 | £600 | Health |