SAMSON CENTRE FOR MS
(Previously charity 1040956) we are a small charity providing practical and emotional support to people with Multiple Sclerosis and their carers who are living in Surrey, West Sussex, S London and Hampshire
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £14,366 for the year ended 31 August 2025, resulting in total funds decreasing to £241,643. The trustees confirm that free reserves of £183,179 remain within their stated policy range of 3-6 months of operational expenditure. Despite the deficit, the trustees express confidence in the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (24/04/2017)
- Received assets from another charity (24/04/2017)
Trustees
- Gavin Anthony Crockerchair
- Charlotte Hill
- David Granville Kitching
- Diane Troman
- Dr Christopher Elliott
- Duncan Richard Adam Howe
- Liz Darke
- Ruth Elliott
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £460k | £474k |
| 31/08/2024 | £344k | £391k |
| 31/08/2023 | £389k | £372k |
| 31/08/2022 | £487k | £328k |
| 31/08/2021 | £295k | £292k |
Common questions
Is SAMSON CENTRE FOR MS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £14,366 for the year ended 31 August 2025, resulting in total funds decreasing to £241,643. The trustees confirm that free reserves of £183,179 remain within their stated policy range of 3-6 months of operational expenditure. Despite the deficit, the trustees express confidence in the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds SAMSON CENTRE FOR MS?
Funders whose own accounts filings name SAMSON CENTRE FOR MS as a grant recipient include MIVA FOUNDATION, THE MRS SMITH AND MOUNT TRUST, SIR JULES THORN CHARITABLE TRUST, FRAZER TRUST, THE INMAN CHARITY.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIVA FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £10k | |
| THE MRS SMITH AND MOUNT TRUST | FY2022 | £5k | The Mount Fund - Health in the Community |
| SIR JULES THORN CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £3k | Ann Rylands Small Donations Programme |
| FRAZER TRUST | FY2022 | £3k | |
| THE INMAN CHARITY | FY2024 | £3k | Medical General |
| FRAZER TRUST | FY2023 | £2k | Children |
| FRAZER TRUST | FY2024 | £2k | Disabled |
| FRAZER TRUST | FY2025 | £2k | Medical and other research |
| THE HOBSON CHARITY LIMITED | FY2025 | £990 | Disability |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ROWLEDGE | FY2025 | — |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 21/05/2026 | £18k | Stronger Minds Stronger Community |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 31/10/2024 | £16k | To provide oxygen therapy sessions to help people living with Multiple Sclerosis |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 25/02/2022 | £9k | Living with Multiple Sclerosis and benefiting from interactive physiotherapy |
| Sport England | 21/01/2022 | £10k | COVID19 Return to Play |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/05/2020 | £9k | Emergency Services to support those living with Multiple Sclerosis |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/08/2019 | £7k | Brabury Annexe - |