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Meningitis Now

Also known as: Meningitis Trust, The Meningitis Trust

Meningitis Now is a charity formed in 2013 by the merger of Meningitis UK & Meningitis Trust, founders of the meningitis movement in the UK in the mid 1980s. We exist to save lives & rebuild futures through research, awareness & support.Our vision is a future where no one in the UK loses their life to meningitis & everyone affected gets the support they need to rebuild their lives.

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Activities & Mission

Meningitis Now is a charity formed in 2013 by the merger of Meningitis UK & Meningitis Trust, founders of the meningitis movement in the UK in the mid 1980s. We exist to save lives & rebuild futures through research, awareness & support.Our vision is a future where no one in the UK loses their life to meningitis & everyone affected gets the support they need to rebuild their lives.

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
£2,147,388
Latest Expenditure
£2,572,610

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 82.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 69.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 34.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,543,215
Charitable Activities £288,467
Other Trading £0
Investments £16,359
Other Income £299,347

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,773,954
Raising Funds £798,656
Governance £91,300
Grants to Institutions £89,986
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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£2,147,388
£2,572,610£1,773,954£1,119,504£955,98249 / 134
2024
£2,157,226
£2,515,715£1,672,248£1,516,351£1,169,59642 / 250
2023
£2,077,811
£2,365,849£1,637,099£1,813,339£1,330,83641 / 240
2022
£2,051,890
£1,955,576£1,357,001£2,141,807£1,594,93636 / 240
2021
£2,240,287
£2,085,844£1,473,856£2,027,241£1,453,84549 / 208

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Meningitis Now

What does Meningitis Now do?

Meningitis Now is a charity formed in 2013 by the merger of Meningitis UK & Meningitis Trust, founders of the meningitis movement in the UK in the mid 1980s. We exist to save lives & rebuild futures through research, awareness & support.Our vision is a future where no one in the UK loses their life to meningitis & everyone affected gets the support they need to rebuild their lives.

How much income did Meningitis Now report in 2025?

Meningitis Now reported total income of £2.15m and reported expenditure of £2.57m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Meningitis Now registered as a charity?

Meningitis Now was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 March 1990 as charity number 803016. It has been registered for 36 years.

Who runs Meningitis Now?

Meningitis Now is governed by a board of 11 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Meningitis Now operate?

Meningitis Now operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is Meningitis Now a registered charity?

Yes — Meningitis Now is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 803016.

Details

Address
Meningitis Now
Fern House
Daniels Industrial Estate
104 Bath Road
STROUD
GL5 3TJ
Registration Date
9 March 1990
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
803016
Charity Number
803016

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Trustees

Christopher Edwin Philipsborn
Emma Thomas
Hannah Marsh
Holly lauren Byrne
James Sutherland
Julie Elizabeth Marsh
Nikki Richardson
Also governs 1 other charity
Professor John Simon Kroll
Randy William Packer Weeks
Also governs 2 other charities
RODERICK ADLINGTON
Stephen Alan Sutcliffe

Also Known As

  • Meningitis Trust
  • The Meningitis Trust

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14 May 2026
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