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Challenging MND

THE PROMOTION AND PROTECTION OF GOOD HEALTH AMONG THOSE SUFFERING WITH MOTOR NEURONE DISEASE, BY IMPROVING THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE THROUGH THE PROVISION OF A FINANCIAL GRANT TO ENABLE THEM TO COMPLETE A PARTICULAR EVENT OR CHALLENGE.

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Activities & Mission

THE PROMOTION AND PROTECTION OF GOOD HEALTH AMONG THOSE SUFFERING WITH MOTOR NEURONE DISEASE, BY IMPROVING THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE THROUGH THE PROVISION OF A FINANCIAL GRANT TO ENABLE THEM TO COMPLETE A PARTICULAR EVENT OR CHALLENGE.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£503,061
Latest Expenditure
£538,372

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 85.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 79.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 20.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £197,510
Charitable Activities £133,950
Other Trading £167,220
Investments £4,381
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £430,075
Raising Funds £108,297
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£503,061
£538,372£430,075£408,320£362,8212 / 10
2024
£413,611
£404,8260 / 10
2023
£592,041
£305,883£148,090£434,846£02 / 10
2022
£161,991
£65,5290 / 5
2021
£110,592
£143,3490 / 10

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Frequently asked questions about Challenging MND

What does Challenging MND do?

THE PROMOTION AND PROTECTION OF GOOD HEALTH AMONG THOSE SUFFERING WITH MOTOR NEURONE DISEASE, BY IMPROVING THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE THROUGH THE PROVISION OF A FINANCIAL GRANT TO ENABLE THEM TO COMPLETE A PARTICULAR EVENT OR CHALLENGE.

How much income did Challenging MND report in 2025?

Challenging MND reported total income of £503k and reported expenditure of £538k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Challenging MND registered as a charity?

Challenging MND was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 March 2019 as charity number 1182607. It has been registered for 7 years.

Who runs Challenging MND?

Challenging MND is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is Alexander John Gibson. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Challenging MND operate?

Challenging MND operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Challenging MND a registered charity?

Yes — Challenging MND is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1182607.

Details

Address
Unit L Radford Business Centre
Radford Way
Billericay
Essex
CM12 0BZ
Registration Date
22 March 2019
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5133647
Charity Number
1182607

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Trustees

Alexander John Gibson Chair
Jane Watson
Jason Gibson
Shaun Roberts
Tarzem Singh Shoker

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