# Syrian American Medical Society Foundation United Kingdom

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1185540 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1185540)
- Website: https://www.sams-usa.net
- Latest income: £0; spending £0
- What it funds: Education / training, Health / saving of lives, Disability, Human rights / equality / diversity
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, People with disabilities, People of a particular ethnic or racial origin, Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides services, Provides advocacy / advice / information
- Area of operation: Throughout England, Syria, Turkey, Jordan, Lebanon, Greece, Bangladesh, Iraq, Ukraine
- Other names: Syrian American Medical Society Foundation (previous); Sams UK (working)
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/syrian-american-medical-society-foundation-united-kingdom

Makes Grants To OrganizationsProvides ServicesProvides Advocacy/advice/informationEducation/training/research

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £0 | £0 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The object of the CIO is: the advancement of health and the saving of lives, by providing Medical services, Medical trainings and Medical education for the public benefit, to save lives, prevent and relieve sickness, disease, and human suffering through dignified Medical care provided to every patient in need.

## What it funds

Syrian American Medical Society Foundation United Kingdom is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, health / saving of lives, disability and human rights / equality / diversity for children / young people, older people, people with disabilities, people of a particular ethnic or racial origin and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides services and provides advocacy / advice / information. In its latest reported year Syrian American Medical Society Foundation United Kingdom reported income of £0 and spending of £0. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £0 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England, Syria, Turkey, Jordan and Lebanon and 4 more areas.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Syrian American Medical Society Foundation United Kingdom in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (sams-usa.net) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is Syrian American Medical Society Foundation United Kingdom open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Syrian American Medical Society Foundation United Kingdom is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Syrian American Medical Society Foundation United Kingdom fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England, Syria, Turkey, Jordan and Lebanon and 4 more areas.

### Does Syrian American Medical Society Foundation United Kingdom give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Syrian American Medical Society Foundation United Kingdom makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Syrian American Medical Society Foundation United Kingdom give each year?

The register does not break out Syrian American Medical Society Foundation United Kingdom's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Dec 2025 was £0. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £0 a year.

### How large is Syrian American Medical Society Foundation United Kingdom?

In its latest reported year Syrian American Medical Society Foundation United Kingdom reported income of £0 and spending of £0.


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