NMC MIDLANDS LTD
NMC Midlands, working name Muscular Dystrophy Support Centre, is a Midlands-based charity dedicated to supporting the physical and mental well-being of individuals living with muscular dystrophy and related neuromuscular conditions. We offer specialist physical therapies and support to empower service users to manage the effects of muscle-wasting and retain independence and quality of life.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £132,068 for the year ended 31 July 2025, with total expenditure of £635,506 against income of £503,438. Per the trustees' report, free unrestricted reserves stood at £246,733, which the trustees consider to be in line with their policy of holding three to six months of annual expenditure. The trustees are confident that sufficient funding will be available to continue operations for the next 12 months.
What the accounts disclose
“Income generated whilst delivering our charitable activities increased by 23% to £300,408 (2024: £245,032). Income from NHS commissioners made up 96% of that total” — page 12
“The ratio of fundraising costs to income raised was 11%.” — page 12
“The Trustees have agreed a policy of holding three to six months of annual expenditure in unrestricted (free) reserves.” — page 12
“R Hereford received remuneration during the year of £2,405 (2024 : £2,040) . J Field received remuneration for provision of therapies of £3,825 (2024: £2,250) . 1 Trustee (2024: 3) was reimbursed £910 of charitable expenditure and travel expenses (2024 : £2,111) .” — page 23
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/07/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (25/03/2024)
- Received assets from another charity (24/09/2012)
Trustees
- RUTH LEE HEREFORDchair
- Dan Miller
- IAN GORDON
- JAGDEEP KAUR SEHMBI
- JANE FIELD
- MARK LORENZO ARKINSTALL FIELD
- Natasha Sweet
- PAUL LEO DOWLING
- ROGER FLEMMING
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £503k | £636k |
| 31/07/2024 | £492k | £529k |
| 31/07/2023 | £446k | £442k |
| 31/07/2022 | £471k | £389k |
| 31/07/2021 | £319k | £327k |
Common questions
Is NMC MIDLANDS LTD financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £132,068 for the year ended 31 July 2025, with total expenditure of £635,506 against income of £503,438. Per the trustees' report, free unrestricted reserves stood at £246,733, which the trustees consider to be in line with their policy of holding three to six months of annual expenditure. The trustees are confident that sufficient funding will be available to continue operations for the next 12 months. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds NMC MIDLANDS LTD?
Funders whose own accounts filings name NMC MIDLANDS LTD as a grant recipient include THE 29TH MAY 1961 CHARITY, THE FORRESTER FAMILY TRUST, MICHAEL GUEST CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, SANDRA CHARITABLE TRUST, THE MICHAEL MARSH CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 30/10/2025 | £19k | Enabling peer support & a community to feel part of. |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 29/08/2024 | £14k | Thera Trainer: enabling safe; fun exercise for people with Muscular Dystrophy.. |
| Postcode Lottery | 30/06/2023 | £7k | Project Funding |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 07/10/2022 | £10k | Ceiling hoist: enabling physiotherapy for people with MD |
| Postcode Lottery | 26/02/2022 | £5k | Virtual exercise classes for disabled people with muscular dystrophy |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 13/03/2020 | £10k | Muscular Dystrophy Exercise Hub |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 27/09/2019 | £373k | Transforming access to therapies for Muscular Dystrophy |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 25/01/2019 | £10k | Muscular dystrophy: stronger for longer |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 25/02/2016 | £8k | Exercise means mobility |