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
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
Grants
Motor Neurone Disease Association is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Grants paid (2025)
- £13,520,000
- Who it helps
- people with disabilities
- What it supports
- disability
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 32% of UK Charitable activities charities with income over £10M (sample: 92). How is this calculated?
Higher than 34% of UK Charitable activities charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 26% 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
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.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £48,007,000 | £44,797,000 | £34,961,000 | £56,338,000 | £46,005,000 | 280 / 1300 |
| 2024 | £40,786,703 | £33,944,213 | £26,348,324 | £51,176,830 | £51,176,830 | 238 / 1300 |
| 2023 | £37,922,000 | £26,785,000 | £17,877,000 | £44,333,000 | £44,333,000 | 215 / 1300 |
| 2022 | £30,045,000 | £22,796,000 | £15,905,000 | £33,214,000 | £27,635,000 | 204 / 1190 |
| 2021 | £28,943,000 | £18,063,000 | £12,212,000 | £25,974,000 | £20,935,000 | 180 / 1190 |
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 2025?
Motor Neurone Disease Association reported total income of £48.01m and reported expenditure of £44.80m for the financial year ending 2025, 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 72.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 32% of UK Charitable activities charities with income over £10M (sample of 92 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 10 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.
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Trustees
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Mnd Association
- Mnda
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated