The National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society
Also known as: Nras
Providing information, education, support and advocacy;Raising public awareness of rheumatoid arthritis and JIA;Raising the priority of rheumatoid arthritis and JIA with politicians and policy makers;Campaigning for good care and services for all;Facilitating networking and encouraging self-management.
Activities & Mission
Providing information, education, support and advocacy;Raising public awareness of rheumatoid arthritis and JIA;Raising the priority of rheumatoid arthritis and JIA with politicians and policy makers;Campaigning for good care and services for all;Facilitating networking and encouraging self-management.
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.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 30% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1335). How is this calculated?
Higher than 17% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 13% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,541,600 | £1,574,100 | £1,269,400 | £2,043,400 | £2,023,300 | 30 / 79 |
| 2023 | £1,868,000 | £1,529,900 | £1,181,900 | £2,017,400 | £1,997,400 | 30 / 420 |
| 2022 | £1,647,100 | £1,794,100 | £1,412,100 | £1,613,500 | £1,594,100 | 27 / 420 |
| 2021 | £1,497,000 | £1,379,900 | £1,059,400 | £1,902,100 | £1,871,200 | 24 / 420 |
| 2020 | £1,242,400 | £1,288,300 | £1,041,700 | £1,657,200 | £1,600,400 | 23 / 420 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society
What does The National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society do?
Providing information, education, support and advocacy;Raising public awareness of rheumatoid arthritis and JIA;Raising the priority of rheumatoid arthritis and JIA with politicians and policy makers;Campaigning for good care and services for all;Facilitating networking and encouraging self-management.
How much income did The National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society report in 2024?
The National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society reported total income of £1.54m and reported expenditure of £1.57m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society?
The National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society has a program ratio of 82.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 30% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1335 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society registered as a charity?
The National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 March 2010 as charity number 1134859. It has been registered for 16 years.
Who runs The National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society?
The National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Simon Collins. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society operate?
The National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society operates across 2 areas: Scotland and England And Wales.
Is The National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society a registered charity?
Yes — The National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1134859.
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated