Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1 January 2024 To 31 December 2024
Charity name: Medical Expeditions
Charity registration number: 1187187
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | The advancement of education and the preservation and protection of health in particular but not exclusively by: a) undertaking research into altitude- related illnesses and disseminating the useful results for public benefit b) raising awareness and educating the public about altitude-related illnesses |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
The dissemination of a booklet entitled Travel at High Altitude, the sole aim of which is to educate the public on the health risks of going to high altitude in order to keep people safe. The undertaking of field research at altitude has become increasingly difficult due to the prohibitive cost of insuring research expeditions at altitude. Medical Expeditions is seeking similarly aligned UK charities still actively engaged in altitude research in order to support their efforts. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The charity is wholly run for public benefit. No sector of society is excluded from being able to access the booklet on Travel at High Altitude which is freely available on our website and app. |
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | The Travel and High Altitude Medicine booklet remains a popular download from our website. Briefly the website went down due to technical software issues and we were able to solve these issues quickly when users pointed out that the download was not working. The problem had arisen because our WordPress website needed some security upgrades and this highlighted the need to have some long term funds in place to maintain the website. The Medex App (The electronic form of Travel and High Altitude booklet in all 18 languages) remains fully functional though this too will require long term funding to maintain. As mentioned in the summary above, it is unlikely that further field research at altitude will be undertaken by Medical Expeditions because of the prohibitive cost of insurance. Medical Expeditions is seeking a similarly aligned UK charity that is actively engaged in field research at altitude in order to offer financial support with the funds not assigned to maintaining access to the Travel and High Altitude Booklet download and the App. |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
|---|---|---|
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | The only expenses of the charity during the year were the cost of the domain name and bank charges for holding the bank account. The good news for this year is that we were finally able to open a savings account to sit alongside our current bank account. A small amount of interest will now be earned each year that will contribute towards the costs of bank charges. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | The Charity will maintain sufficient reserves to enable it to fulfil its current activity of supporting an online App to promote healthy travelling at altitude. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £13,527 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | Not applicable |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | Not applicable |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | Not applicable |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
A description of the principal Para 1.46 The ability to attract new trustees risks facing the charity
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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|---|---|---|
| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Constitution |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | As a charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 | Appointed at an AGM by a vote of members. |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Medical Expeditions |
|---|---|
| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1187187 |
| Charity’s principal address | Pinfold Hyssington Montgomery Powys SY15 6AT |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| 1 2 3 4 |
Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Simon Currin | Chair | |||
| Dr David Collier | ||||
| Dr Paul Richards | ||||
| Mrs SallyCurrin | Treasurer |
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets None held in this capacity
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
No exemptions from disclosure
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s)
Full name(s) Dr Simon Currin
Mrs Sally Currin
Position (eg Secretary, Chair Treasurer Chair, etc)
Date
Medical Expeditions Charitable Incorporated Organisation Receipts and payments accounts For the year ended 31 December 2024 Registered with the Charity Commission For En8land and Wales Charitable number: 1187187
Medical Expeditions Charitable Incorporated Organlsation Receipts and payments accounts for the year ended 31 December 2024 Trustees: Dr Simon Currin Dr David Collier Dr Pavl Richards Mrs Sally Currin Address.. Pinfold Hyssington Montgomery Powys SY15 6AT Bank details.. HSBC Charitable number= 1187187
Medlcal Expedltlons Charltable Incorporated OrgaDiSation Receipts and Payments Accounts for the year ended 31 Oecember 2024 2024 2023 Recelpts Total receipts- bank interest Payments Bank charges Domain name c05t5 60 29 60 14 Net deficit/surplus 1861 1741 Statement of assets and liabilities at 31 December 2024 2024 2023 Cash at bank - HSBC 13,527 13,613 Net assets 13,527 13,613 Unrestricted funds brought forward Payment5 in year 13,613 1861 13,687 1741 Unrestricted funds carried forward 13,527 13,613 Signed bv Simon Currin on behalf of the Trustees on 27 February 2025