The Cure Parkinson's Trust
Also known as: Movers and Shakers, Cure Parkinson's
The Cure Parkinson's Trust's purpose is to fund research to hasten a cure for this debilitative neurological condition. The charity's primary role is identifying, funding and evaluating research projects, as well as hosting scientific forums to bring relevant scientists within the field together, to discuss key areas of research and technology.
Activities & Mission
The Cure Parkinson's Trust's purpose is to fund research to hasten a cure for this debilitative neurological condition. The charity's primary role is identifying, funding and evaluating research projects, as well as hosting scientific forums to bring relevant scientists within the field together, to discuss key areas of research and technology.
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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.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 27% of UK Research charities with income over £10M (sample: 98). How is this calculated?
Higher than 31% of UK Research charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 24% of UK Research charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £14,981,860 | £11,239,428 | £9,265,731 | £10,812,431 | £9,861,892 | 37 / 5 |
| 2024 | £9,379,079 | £7,771,048 | £6,550,776 | £7,054,575 | £7,054,575 | 31 / 3 |
| 2023 | £4,592,264 | £3,526,300 | £2,382,037 | £4,906,680 | £3,654,974 | 25 / 6 |
| 2021 | £2,446,239 | £2,764,689 | £2,134,491 | £4,002,063 | £2,858,577 | 21 / 3 |
| 2020 | £2,451,267 | £2,015,856 | £1,333,824 | £3,936,042 | £2,914,890 | 23 / 3 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Cure Parkinson's Trust
What does The Cure Parkinson's Trust do?
The Cure Parkinson's Trust's purpose is to fund research to hasten a cure for this debilitative neurological condition. The charity's primary role is identifying, funding and evaluating research projects, as well as hosting scientific forums to bring relevant scientists within the field together, to discuss key areas of research and technology.
How much income did The Cure Parkinson's Trust report in 2025?
The Cure Parkinson's Trust reported total income of £14.98m and reported expenditure of £11.24m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Cure Parkinson's Trust?
The Cure Parkinson's Trust has a program ratio of 61.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 27% of UK Research charities with income over £10M (sample of 98 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Cure Parkinson's Trust registered as a charity?
The Cure Parkinson's Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 25 October 2005 as charity number 1111816. It has been registered for 21 years.
Who runs The Cure Parkinson's Trust?
The Cure Parkinson's Trust is governed by a board of 14 trustees. The chair of trustees is Michael Ashton. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Cure Parkinson's Trust operate?
The Cure Parkinson's Trust operates across 2 areas: Scotland and England And Wales.
Is The Cure Parkinson's Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The Cure Parkinson's Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1111816.
Details
120 New Cavendish Street
LONDON
W1W 6XX
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- Movers and Shakers
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated