ARTHRITIS AND MUSCULOSKELETAL ALLIANCE
The Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Alliance (ARMA) is an umbrella body representing the breadth of musculoskeletal conditions and professions. We focus on policy, delivery and practice. Our vision for musculoskeletal (MSK) health: the MSK health of the population is promoted throughout life; everyone with MSK conditions receives appropriate, high quality interventions to promote their health.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that total incoming resources were £110,809 and total resources expended were £104,808, resulting in a net positive movement of funds of £6,001. The charity holds free unrestricted reserves of £88,198, which the trustees note are slightly above their agreed reserves target, and the directors confirm adequate resources to continue in operational existence.
What the accounts disclose
“At the year end the free reserves were at £88,198 (£69,296 in 2023) slightly above the Board reserves target.”
Trustees
- Dr Dale Reginald Anthony Webb
- Dr Philippa Elizabeth Oakley
- Dr Sharon Braddock
- John Williamson
- Laure Nas de Tourris
- Olorunfunmi Ibatunde Odejayi
- Professor Andrew Vincent Cuff
- Rupal Parikh
- Ruth Sephton
- Zoe Chivers
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £111k | £105k |
| 31/12/2023 | £124k | £103k |
| 31/12/2022 | £134k | £93k |
| 31/12/2021 | £107k | £96k |
| 31/12/2020 | £93k | £88k |
Common questions
Is ARTHRITIS AND MUSCULOSKELETAL ALLIANCE financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that total incoming resources were £110,809 and total resources expended were £104,808, resulting in a net positive movement of funds of £6,001. The charity holds free unrestricted reserves of £88,198, which the trustees note are slightly above their agreed reserves target, and the directors confirm adequate resources to continue in operational existence. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| CHAPMAN CHARITABLE TRUST | 3 | £5k |
| JOAN AINSLIE CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £20k |
| DORIS FIELD CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £2k |
| THE WILLIE AND MABEL MORRIS CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £1k |
| THE ALBERT GUBAY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £86k |
| THE LIDBURY FAMILY TRUST | 1 | £61k |
| THE REVERE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £60k |
| E B M CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £50k |
Charities like this
- Arthritis UK
- ARTHRITIS ACTION
- BRITISH SOCIETY FOR RHEUMATOLOGY
- THE NATIONAL RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS SOCIETY
- AOUK & I
- THE INTERNATIONAL ALLIANCE OF ALS / MND ASSOCIATIONS
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARTHRITIS AND MUSCULOSKELETAL ALLIANCE | £111k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| Arthritis UK | £30.0m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ARTHRITIS ACTION | £651k | £80,001 - £90,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BRITISH SOCIETY FOR RHEUMATOLOGY | £5.4m | £250,001 - £260,000 | 1 | above | 0.0% | no doubt |
| THE NATIONAL RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS SOCIETY | £1.7m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| AOUK & I | £278k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |