Cerebral Palsy Midlands
Also known as: Msa for Midland People with Cerebral Palsy, The Midland Spastics Association, M S a
Founded in 1947, the charity is run for, with and by people with Cerebral Palsy and/or speech and language difficulties. Through its person centred projects,URconnectABLE (you are connectable) and LIFEskills (-Learning independence for everyone), Cerebral Palsy provides support to people in our community of interest to enable them to fulfil their role as citizens.
Activities & Mission
Founded in 1947, the charity is run for, with and by people with Cerebral Palsy and/or speech and language difficulties. Through its person centred projects,URconnectABLE (you are connectable) and LIFEskills (-Learning independence for everyone), Cerebral Palsy provides support to people in our community of interest to enable them to fulfil their role as citizens.
Grants
Cerebral Palsy Midlands makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £658,466
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- people with disabilities
- What it supports
- education and training, disability, arts, culture, heritage, or science and economic or community development and employment
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 7% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 375). How is this calculated?
Higher than 59% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 37% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £1,402,264 | £658,466 | £642,140 | £2,313,455 | £1,231,837 | 20 / 12 |
| 2024 | £660,496 | £594,592 | £577,021 | £1,590,647 | £1,590,647 | 19 / 12 |
| 2023 | £665,232 | £525,775 | £520,646 | £1,459,248 | £1,459,248 | 19 / 25 |
| 2022 | £486,407 | £483,723 | 0 / 25 | |||
| 2021 | £458,294 | £413,456 | 0 / 4 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Cerebral Palsy Midlands
What does Cerebral Palsy Midlands do?
Founded in 1947, the charity is run for, with and by people with Cerebral Palsy and/or speech and language difficulties. Through its person centred projects,URconnectABLE (you are connectable) and LIFEskills (-Learning independence for everyone), Cerebral Palsy provides support to people in our community of interest to enable them to fulfil their role as citizens.
How much income did Cerebral Palsy Midlands report in 2025?
Cerebral Palsy Midlands reported total income of £1.40m and reported expenditure of £658k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Cerebral Palsy Midlands?
Cerebral Palsy Midlands has a program ratio of 45.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 7% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 375 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Cerebral Palsy Midlands registered as a charity?
Cerebral Palsy Midlands was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 April 1963 as charity number 529464. It has been registered for 63 years.
Who runs Cerebral Palsy Midlands?
Cerebral Palsy Midlands is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is JAMES GRENFELL. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Cerebral Palsy Midlands operate?
Cerebral Palsy Midlands operates across 4 areas: Birmingham City, Dudley, Sandwell and Solihull.
Is Cerebral Palsy Midlands a registered charity?
Yes — Cerebral Palsy Midlands is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 529464.
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Other notable Health charities
Major UK charities in the same primary sector, drawn from the curated priority cohort.
Trustees
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Msa for Midland People with Cerebral Palsy
- The Midland Spastics Association
- M S a
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated