Mercy Ships UK is a charitable organization that operates as part of the international Mercy Ships network, known for running the largest non-governmental hospital ships globally. Founded in 1978, it focuses on providing life-changing surgical care and medical training in African countries with limited access to such services. The organization is based in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, and has been registered in the UK since 1996.

The mission of Mercy Ships UK is to deliver hope and healing through free, world-class surgical care aboard hospital ships staffed by volunteer medical professionals. These ships, including the *Africa Mercy* and the *Global Mercy*, serve coastal regions where many people lack essential healthcare. Mercy Ships UK also works to strengthen local healthcare systems by partnering with governments to identify training needs and reduce surgical backlogs, ensuring ongoing support after the ships depart. The primary beneficiaries are individuals in developing coastal nations, particularly children and adults with treatable conditions often neglected due to poverty.