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Motor Neurone Disease Association

Also known as: Mnd Association, Mnda

The MND Association is the only national charity in England, Wales and Northern Ireland dedicated to improving care and support for people affected by MND, funding and improving research, and campaigning and raising awareness so that the needs of people with MND are addressed by society. Visit www.mndassociation.org

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Activities & Mission

The MND Association is the only national charity in England, Wales and Northern Ireland dedicated to improving care and support for people affected by MND, funding and improving research, and campaigning and raising awareness so that the needs of people with MND are addressed by society. Visit www.mndassociation.org

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
£40,786,703
Latest Expenditure
£33,944,213

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 64.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 29% of UK Charitable activities charities with income over £10M (sample: 222). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 77.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 27% of UK Charitable activities charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 22.7%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 21% of UK Charitable activities charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £35,549,266
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £1,772,785
Investments £1,802,473
Other Income £1,662,179

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £26,348,324
Raising Funds £7,595,889
Governance £124,484
Grants to Institutions £10,412,141
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 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£40,786,703
£33,944,213£26,348,324£51,176,830£51,176,830238 / 1300
2023
£37,922,000
£26,785,000£17,877,000£44,333,000£44,333,000215 / 1300
2022
£30,045,000
£22,796,000£15,905,000£33,214,000£27,635,000204 / 1190
2021
£28,943,000
£18,063,000£12,212,000£25,974,000£20,935,000180 / 1190
2020
£19,911,000
£15,583,000£9,867,000£15,132,000£12,772,000178 / 1220

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Motor Neurone Disease Association

What does Motor Neurone Disease Association do?

The MND Association is the only national charity in England, Wales and Northern Ireland dedicated to improving care and support for people affected by MND, funding and improving research, and campaigning and raising awareness so that the needs of people with MND are addressed by society. Visit www.mndassociation.org

How much income did Motor Neurone Disease Association report in 2024?

Motor Neurone Disease Association reported total income of £40.79m and reported expenditure of £33.94m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Motor Neurone Disease Association?

Motor Neurone Disease Association has a program ratio of 64.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 29% of UK Charitable activities charities with income over £10M (sample of 222 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Motor Neurone Disease Association registered as a charity?

Motor Neurone Disease Association was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 May 1986 as charity number 294354. It has been registered for 40 years.

Who runs Motor Neurone Disease Association?

Motor Neurone Disease Association is governed by a board of 13 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Motor Neurone Disease Association operate?

Motor Neurone Disease Association operates across 2 areas: Northern Ireland and England And Wales.

Is Motor Neurone Disease Association a registered charity?

Yes — Motor Neurone Disease Association is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 294354.

Details

Address
Motor Neurone Disease Association
Francis Crick House
6 Summerhouse Road
Moulton Park Industrial Estate
NORTHAMPTON
NN3 6BJ
Registration Date
14 May 1986
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
294354
Charity Number
294354

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Trustees

Craig Jones
Dr John Ealing
Dr Usman Khan
Eleanor Dalley
Elizabeth Ellis
Hazel Carter
Ian Lev
James Marc Barlow
James MARSHALL
Also governs 1 other charity
Kirrie Todd
Shaun Gerard Mc Gee
Susan Plummer

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Mnd Association
  • Mnda

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