Medical Emergency Relief International - Funding

Funding

The majority of funds comes from institutional donors, which include the UK's Department for International Development, the United States Agency for International Development and the European Commission. As a member of the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC), which coordinates fundraising appeals for major disasters overseas, Merlin also receives an allocation of the total amounts raised. A small but increasing percentage is voluntary income. This includes private grant-making trusts and foundations, companies and donations from members of the public. Individuals organise diverse fundraising events, as well as being sponsored to take part in various 'challenge events' such as:

• The London Marathon
• The Welsh 3000s
• The London to Paris Bike Ride
• The Run to the Beat Half Marathon
• The Great South Run
• Skydiving