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Multiple Sclerosis Trust

Also known as: Ms Research Trust, Ms Trust

The Multiple Sclerosis Trust is a UK charity for people with MS, their friends, families and carers and for the health and social care professionals who work with them. Our activities include the provision of information and professional education, funding for practical research and campaigning for the improvement of MS services.

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Activities & Mission

The Multiple Sclerosis Trust is a UK charity for people with MS, their friends, families and carers and for the health and social care professionals who work with them. Our activities include the provision of information and professional education, funding for practical research and campaigning for the improvement of MS services.

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
£3,063,846
Latest Expenditure
£2,741,159

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 63.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 71.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 31.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,594,961
Charitable Activities £337,505
Other Trading £33,959
Investments £129,782
Other Income £967,639

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,951,507
Raising Funds £789,652
Governance £70,111
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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£3,063,846
£2,741,159£1,951,507£3,199,220£3,199,22035 / 400
2024
£2,426,192
£2,532,869£1,821,604£2,876,533£1,779,57631 / 400
2023
£2,301,326
£2,410,857£1,722,880£2,983,210£1,852,00734 / 320
2022
£1,840,979
£2,488,204£1,796,322£3,092,741£1,579,37434 / 205
2021
£3,077,057
£1,936,371£1,345,676£3,739,966£1,808,94529 / 85

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Multiple Sclerosis Trust

What does Multiple Sclerosis Trust do?

The Multiple Sclerosis Trust is a UK charity for people with MS, their friends, families and carers and for the health and social care professionals who work with them. Our activities include the provision of information and professional education, funding for practical research and campaigning for the improvement of MS services.

How much income did Multiple Sclerosis Trust report in 2025?

Multiple Sclerosis Trust reported total income of £3.06m and reported expenditure of £2.74m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Multiple Sclerosis Trust registered as a charity?

Multiple Sclerosis Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 September 2001 as charity number 1088353. It has been registered for 25 years.

Who runs Multiple Sclerosis Trust?

Multiple Sclerosis Trust is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr Caitlin Sorrell. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Multiple Sclerosis Trust operate?

Multiple Sclerosis Trust operates across 2 areas: Scotland and England And Wales.

Is Multiple Sclerosis Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Multiple Sclerosis Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1088353.

Details

Address
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS TRUST
SPIRELLA BUILDING
BRIDGE ROAD
LETCHWORTH GARDEN CITY
SG6 4ET
Registration Date
7 September 2001
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3983758
Charity Number
1088353

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Trustees

Dr Caitlin Sorrell Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Ben Clacy
Also governs 1 other charity
Christine Singleton
David Philpot
Dr Declan Tarn Chard
Joanne Hudson
Michael William Harrison Penny
PROFESSOR DAWN LANGDON
Rachel Clare Hall
Rebecca Jane Law
Sally-anne Owen
Sarah Benita White

Also Known As

  • Ms Research Trust
  • Ms Trust

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
30 July 2026
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