Foundation Mballa Ekobena Marcel
Analysis
Foundation Mballa Ekobena Marcel is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in June 2014, 12 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives and the prevention or relief of poverty, which this site groups under health and saving lives. It says it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides other finance.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Foundation Mballa Ekobena Marcel reported income of £71k and spending of £70k, spending 99% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £38k to £71k (+87%), an average of +17% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2023, when income rose by 45%. Over the whole period it spent 96% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Foundation Mballa Ekobena Marcel sits at the 58th percentile: it is larger than about 58% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 66th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include British Society for Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (£71k), Midwives at Maternity Azur (Mama) (£71k) and Dutch Pot Lunch and Social Club (£71k).
Data notes from the register: The latest annual return was received after its deadline.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Relieving poverty and advancing education of persons living in remote and marginalized areas in Cameroon, by providing financial support, infrastructure, education and entrepreneurial skills training.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| British Society for Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics | Sheffield | £71k |
| Midwives at Maternity Azur (Mama) | Hook | £71k |
| Dutch Pot Lunch and Social Club | London | £71k |
| Tonbridge Lions Club Charity Trust Fund | Tonbridge | £71k |