FND HOPE UK
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THE RELIEF OF SICKNESS AND PRESERVATION OF HEALTH OF THOSE AFFECTED BY FUNCTIONAL NEUROLOGICAL DISORDER (FND) AND THEIR FAMILIES, CARERS AND COMMUNITIES. IN PARTICULAR, BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY BY:1. RAISING AWARENESS AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC INTO THE NATURE, CAUSES, DIAGNOSIS, PREVENTION, TREATMENT AND RECOVERY OF FND THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA, CHARITABLE EVENTS, MEDICAL CONFERENCES AND ANY OTHER EDUCATIONAL MEANS SUCH AS LEAFLETS AND BOOKLETS.2. COORDINATING A VOLUNTARY FND PATIENTS REGISTER TO ASSIST DOCTORS IN THE ADVANCEMENT OF NEW AND ONGOING RESEARCH, PREVENTION, TREATMENT AND RECOVERY OF FND IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE GENETIC ALLIANCE3. WORKING WITH MEDICAL AND ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS TO PROVIDE A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF FND, IMPROVE MEDICAL PROTOCOLS, AND PROMOTE ETHICAL STANDARDS FOR FUNCTIONAL NEUROLOGICAL DISORDER THROUGH PERSONAL CONTACT, ADVOCACY AND TRAINING.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ceased operations in January 2025 and the financial statements were not prepared on a going concern basis, with figures restated to realisable values. The charity held unrestricted reserves of £289,361 at year-end, which exceeded its stated policy target of three to six months' expenditure. The independent examiner noted a concern regarding the inability to verify the purpose of a £10,000 donation.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six month’s expenditure.” — page 6
“The accounts have not been prepared on a going concern basis. Figures have been restated on the basis of realisable values.” — page 6
“I have identified matters of concern as follows: I have not been able to verify the purpose of a £10,000 donation.”
“I have not been able to verify the purpose of a £10,000 donation. This donor has been identified through the bank statement but no other documentation has been provided.” — page 8
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Investment
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- Bridget Mildon
- Callum Patrick Alexander
- Dr Penny Trayner
- GORDON STANLEY MATTOCKS
- Victoria Christina McKillen
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £274k | £93k |
| 31/12/2023 | £120k | £108k |
| 31/12/2022 | £76k | £51k |
| 31/12/2021 | £71k | £63k |
| 31/12/2020 | £43k | £20k |
Common questions
Is FND HOPE UK financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ceased operations in January 2025 and the financial statements were not prepared on a going concern basis, with figures restated to realisable values. The charity held unrestricted reserves of £289,361 at year-end, which exceeded its stated policy target of three to six months' expenditure. The independent examiner noted a concern regarding the inability to verify the purpose of a £10,000 donation. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 12/05/2023 | £10k | Ongoing online programming for people with Functional Neurological Disorder |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 11/03/2022 | £8k | Ongoing online courses supporting people with Functional Neurological Disorder |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE ALBORADA TRUST | 1 | £235k |
| THE LINBURY TRUST | 1 | £150k |
| THE THOMAS WALL TRUST | 1 | £10k |
Charities like this
- HOPE FOUNDATION HELPING THE HELPLESS
- PROJECT HOPE, UNITED KINGDOM
- HOPE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
- SHARE THE HOPE
- THE HOPE CHARITY
- HELP TO CREATE HOPE TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FND HOPE UK | £274k | — | 0 | unclear | — | not going concern |
| HOPE FOUNDATION HELPING THE HELPLESS | £254k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| PROJECT HOPE, UNITED KINGDOM | £176k | — | 0 | below | — | noted |
| HOPE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | £398k | — | 0 | below | — | material uncertainty |
| SHARE THE HOPE | £106k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE HOPE CHARITY | £187k | — | 0 | below | — | noted |