--- title: "Medicine for the World — check charity number 1168013 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Medicine for the World a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1168013. The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives charity based in 1st Floor South. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/medicine-for-the-world retrieved: 2026-08-23T18:51:40.969Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Medicine for the World is a registered charity (number 1168013) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of health or saving of lives. 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 Medicine for the World? Registered charity number 1168013 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location 1st Floor South ## What does Medicine for the World do? The Charity obtain donations of original, unused, in-date medical supplies from the UK which would otherwise be wasted and send them to hospitals and clinics in resource poor locations which have specific needs for them. ## What causes is Medicine for the World registered for? The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Medicine for the World yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Medicine for the World 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=medicine-for-the-world&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Medicine for the World a legitimate charity? Yes. Medicine for the World is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1168013) 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 Medicine for the World's charity number? Medicine for the World's charity number is 1168013. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1168013? Search 1168013 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 Medicine for the World do? The Charity obtain donations of original, unused, in-date medical supplies from the UK which would otherwise be wasted and send them to hospitals and clinics in resource poor locations which have specific needs for them. Does Medicine for the World have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Medicine for the World. 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 Medicine for the World? Medicine for the World does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/1168013).