--- title: "International Medical and Surgical Aid — check charity number 1183547 | CharityCompare" description: "Is International Medical and Surgical Aid a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1183547. General Charitable Purposes charity based in St. George's House. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/international-medical-and-surgical-aid retrieved: 2026-08-23T11:40:41.826Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer International Medical and Surgical Aid is a registered charity (number 1183547) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; disability. Its latest reported income was £415 (year ending 2025-04-30). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about International Medical and Surgical Aid? Registered charity number 1183547 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location St. George's House Latest income (year ending 2025-04-30) £415 Website [www.ims-aid.org](http://www.ims-aid.org/) ## What does International Medical and Surgical Aid do? TO RELIEVE SICKNESS AND TO PRESERVE THE HEALTH OF THE PATIENTS IN THE THIRD WORLD BY PROVIDING OR ASSISTING IN THE PROVISION OF EQUIPMENT, FACILITIES AND SERVICES, NORMALLY PROVIDED BY THE STATUTORY AUTHORITIES, ANCILLARY TO THOSE PROVIDED BY THE DOCTORS. TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF LOCAL HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS IN HEALTH CARE PROCEDURES BY THE PROVISION OF LECTURES. www.ims-aid.org ## What causes is International Medical and Surgical Aid registered for? General Charitable PurposesDisability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for International Medical and Surgical Aid yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. International Medical and Surgical Aid is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=international-medical-and-surgical-aid&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.ims-aid.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is International Medical and Surgical Aid a legitimate charity? Yes. International Medical and Surgical Aid is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1183547) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is International Medical and Surgical Aid's charity number? International Medical and Surgical Aid's charity number is 1183547. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1183547? Search 1183547 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does International Medical and Surgical Aid do? TO RELIEVE SICKNESS AND TO PRESERVE THE HEALTH OF THE PATIENTS IN THE THIRD WORLD BY PROVIDING OR ASSISTING IN THE PROVISION OF EQUIPMENT, FACILITIES AND SERVICES, NORMALLY PROVIDED BY THE STATUTORY AUTHORITIES, ANCILLARY TO THOSE PROVIDED BY THE DOCTORS. TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF LOCAL HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS IN HEALTH CARE PROCEDURES BY THE PROVISION OF LECTURES. www.ims-aid.org Does International Medical and Surgical Aid have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for International Medical and Surgical Aid. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to International Medical and Surgical Aid? International Medical and Surgical Aid's website is http://www.ims-aid.org — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1183547).