World Medical Fund
Analysis
World Medical Fund is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in King's Lynn. It was registered in August 1997, 29 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives, the prevention or relief of poverty and overseas aid/famine relief, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides services.
In the financial year ending August 2025, World Medical Fund reported income of £154k and spending of £144k, spending 94% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income fell from £166k to £154k (-7.6%), an average of -1.9% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2024, when income rose by 98%. Over the whole period it spent 98% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, World Medical Fund sits at the 69th percentile: it is larger than about 69% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 77th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Afghan Association of London (Harrow) (£153k), The Kanamai Development Trust (£154k) and Sir Samuel Scott of Yews Trust (£153k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To work with the local communities throughout the world to create opportunities for the world's most vulnerable children to live safe, healthy and happy lives.To develop partnerships that advocate for sustainable healthcare systems for children and their families.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Afghan Association of London (Harrow) | Middlesex | £153k |
| The Kanamai Development Trust | North Somerset | £154k |
| Sir Samuel Scott of Yews Trust | London | £153k |
| Friends of Breathe Arts Health Research | Epsom | £154k |