The UK Myeloma Society
The education of the public, particularly in the treatment of myeloma, through the promotion of research and the dissemination of results. Also, the relief of persons suffering from myeloma by the development and provision of guidelines for treatment, and promoting an understanding of issues relating to myeloma by encouraging communication between research groups and healthcare professionals.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total unrestricted funds increased to £572,469, up from £533,823 in the prior year, driven by a net movement in funds of £38,646. The trustees report that reserves remain sound and the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“The UKMS’s policy on its reserves is to maintain a sufficient level of funds to enable operating activities to be supported, taking account of potential risks and contingencies that may arise from time to time.” — page 6
Trustees
- Catherine Loughran
- Dr Ceri Bygrave
- Dr John Ashcroft
- Dr Jonathan Sive
- Dr KARTHIKEYAN RAMASAMY
- Dr Martin Kaiser
- Dr Matthew Jenner
- Dr Michelle Lawson
- Dr NEIL RABIN
- Dr Rachel Hall
- Dr Rakesh Popat
- Dr Richard Soutar
- Dr Sally Moore
- Dr Sarah Lawless
- Dr Tracey Chan
- Dr jennifer travers
- PROFESSOR GORDON COOK
- Professor Guy Pratt
- jackie quinn
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £190k | £152k |
| 31/03/2024 | £138k | £118k |
| 31/03/2023 | £137k | £111k |
| 31/03/2022 | £126k | £75k |
| 31/03/2021 | £138k | £55k |
Common questions
Is The UK Myeloma Society financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total unrestricted funds increased to £572,469, up from £533,823 in the prior year, driven by a net movement in funds of £38,646. The trustees report that reserves remain sound and the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| PILKINGTON CHARITIES FUND | 3 | £31k |
| THE BATCHWORTH TRUST | 2 | £40k |
| THE ORR MACKINTOSH FOUNDATION LIMITED | 2 | £28k |
| SANDRA CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £20k |
| WHITAKER CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £6k |
| CBRE UK CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £2k |
| THE HISCOX FOUNDATION | 2 | £1k |
| PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. PAUL, PENKETH | 1 | — |
Charities like this
- MYOSITIS UK
- BRITISH MYCOLOGICAL SOCIETY
- MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY
- THE BRITISH SOCIETY FOR HAEMATOLOGY
- SARCOMA UK
- THE PATHOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The UK Myeloma Society | £190k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| MYOSITIS UK | £140k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BRITISH MYCOLOGICAL SOCIETY | £322k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY | £29.8m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE BRITISH SOCIETY FOR HAEMATOLOGY | £3.3m | £80,001 - £90,000 | 1 | above | 0.0% | no doubt |
| SARCOMA UK | £4.6m | — | — | above | 26.0% | no doubt |