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Overcoming Multiple Sclerosis

Overcoming Multiple Sclerosis promotes a program of diet and lifestyle management that has been shown to improve the health and lives of people with MS. Prof. George Jelinek, who was diagnosed with MS in 1999, developed the rigorously researched OMS Recovery Program more than 15 years ago.Overcoming MS (OMS) was established in the UK in 2012 with the goal of expanding awareness of the program.

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Activities & Mission

Overcoming Multiple Sclerosis promotes a program of diet and lifestyle management that has been shown to improve the health and lives of people with MS. Prof. George Jelinek, who was diagnosed with MS in 1999, developed the rigorously researched OMS Recovery Program more than 15 years ago.Overcoming MS (OMS) was established in the UK in 2012 with the goal of expanding awareness of the program.

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
£1,177,872
Latest Expenditure
£1,153,371

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 72.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 74.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 27.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,135,543
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £6,524
Other Income £35,805

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £854,583
Raising Funds £298,788
Governance £12,720
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
£1,177,872
£1,153,371£854,583£530,463£519,69214 / 107
2024
£1,204,378
£983,038£737,064£505,962£485,68413 / 131
2023
£1,016,960
£1,049,439£925,608£284,622£278,30312 / 107
2022
£847,954
£1,007,309£871,482£317,101£297,36010 / 108
2021
£757,131
£715,564£642,957£476,456£462,7159 / 54

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Overcoming Multiple Sclerosis

What does Overcoming Multiple Sclerosis do?

Overcoming Multiple Sclerosis promotes a program of diet and lifestyle management that has been shown to improve the health and lives of people with MS. Prof. George Jelinek, who was diagnosed with MS in 1999, developed the rigorously researched OMS Recovery Program more than 15 years ago.Overcoming MS (OMS) was established in the UK in 2012 with the goal of expanding awareness of the program.

How much income did Overcoming Multiple Sclerosis report in 2025?

Overcoming Multiple Sclerosis reported total income of £1.18m and reported expenditure of £1.15m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Overcoming Multiple Sclerosis registered as a charity?

Overcoming Multiple Sclerosis was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 25 June 2014 as charity number 1157579. It has been registered for 12 years.

Who runs Overcoming Multiple Sclerosis?

Overcoming Multiple Sclerosis is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Miriam Jordan Keane. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Overcoming Multiple Sclerosis operate?

Overcoming Multiple Sclerosis operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Overcoming Multiple Sclerosis a registered charity?

Yes — Overcoming Multiple Sclerosis is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1157579.

Details

Address
Overcoming Multiple Sclerosis
c/o Gravita Oxford LLP
First Floor. Park Central
40/41 Park End Street
Oxford
OX1 1JD
Registration Date
25 June 2014
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5048240
Charity Number
1157579

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Trustees

Miriam Jordan Keane Chair
Dr Mark Andrew Taylor
Kieran Christopher Bayles
MARC LOUIS SUGARMAN
Also governs 1 other charity
Pauline Hanson
Samantha Marnie Middlemiss
Suruchi Saraf

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30 July 2026
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