MLD SUPPORT ASSOCIATION UK
We have prepared informative leaflets on Metachromatic Leukodystrophy (MLD), to spread awareness of the disease to medical establishments and raise awareness . We have established links with other charitable organisations who can provide complimentary services to families affected by MLD . We are advocates on behalf of affected families and have strong links to specialist centres.
Objects
1.TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC IN THE SUBJECT OF THE DIAGNOSIS, PROGRESSION, AND TREATMENT FOR ALL FORMS OF METACHROMATIC LEUKODYSTROPHY (M.L.D.).2. TO RELIEVE THE MENTAL AND PHYSICAL SICKNESS OF PERSONS RESIDENT IN THE UNITED KINGDOM, SUFFERING FROM BEREAVEMENT OR LOSS OF A FAMILY MEMBER THROUGH METACHROMATIC LEUKODYSTROPHY (M.L.D.) BY THE PROVISION OF COUNSELLING AND SUPPORT FOR SUCH PERSONS.3. TO PROMOTE AND PROTECT THE PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH OF SUFFERERS OF METACHROMATIC LEUKODYSTROPHY (M.L.D.) IN THE UNITED KINGDOM THROUGH THE PROVISION OF SUPPORT, EDUCATION AND PRACTICAL ADVICE TO THEIR FAMILIES; AND THROUGH THE PROVISION OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO BONA FIDE CLINICIANS AND RESEARCH BODIES WHO ARE SEEKING THERAPEUTIC TREATMENT FOR THIS CONDITION.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity has no stated reserves policy and reports no funds materially in deficit. The filing is signed by the Chair on 21.04.2026, covering the period ending 24 July 2025, but does not include financial statements or an independent audit report.
What the accounts disclose
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 24/07/2025
- Volunteers: 7
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 24/07/2024
- Volunteers: 6
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 24/07/2023
- Volunteers: 4
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (13/10/2021)
Trustees
- Daniel Erskine
- Elizabeth Davenport
- JACQUELINE IMRIE
- Nicola Jane Elson
- TWILA D'CRUZ
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 24/07/2025 | £53k | £31k |
| 24/07/2024 | £35k | £26k |
| 24/07/2023 | £32k | £37k |
| 24/07/2022 | £27k | £17k |
| 24/07/2021 | £9k | £13k |
Common questions
Is MLD SUPPORT ASSOCIATION UK financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity has no stated reserves policy and reports no funds materially in deficit. The filing is signed by the Chair on 21.04.2026, covering the period ending 24 July 2025, but does not include financial statements or an independent audit report.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 10/06/2022 | £9k | MLD Community Contact Days |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 16/07/2021 | £5k | Christmas Fun Day |
| UK government | 07/09/2020 | £4k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 26/04/2019 | £4k | MLD Family Fun Day |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MLD SUPPORT ASSOCIATION UK | £53k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| MDS UK PATIENT SUPPORT GROUP | £254k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |