THE HYPERMOBILITY SYNDROMES ASSOCIATION

Registered charity 1186735 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as THE HMSA

Supporting those living with hypermobility syndromes of all types, through advocacy, validation of the reality of living with these conditions, support towards rehabilitation and positive self-management, and individual and professional health education.This includes: Local groups, helpline, educational and social events, online support, and IS accredited information online and in print.

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Latest income
£44k
Latest spending
£36k
Registered
2019
Accounts read
FY2024

Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts

The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £11,998 at the end of the period, which amounts to just over 4 months of unrestricted expenditure. The trustees' report notes that significant progress was made in reviewing and stabilising the financial position, with the key priority remaining on raising vital funds to extend the charity's work.

Automated summary of the FY2024 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: around 3 months in reserves up to a maximum of 6 months (held: £12k)
The charity aims to keep around 3 months in reserves up to a maximum of 6 months.
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

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Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Throughout England And Wales

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2024£44k£36k
31/12/2023£34k£35k
31/12/2022£29k£40k
31/12/2021£35k£35k
31/12/2020£47k£21k

Common questions

Is THE HYPERMOBILITY SYNDROMES ASSOCIATION financially healthy?

Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £11,998 at the end of the period, which amounts to just over 4 months of unrestricted expenditure. The trustees' report notes that significant progress was made in reviewing and stabilising the financial position, with the key priority remaining on raising vital funds to extend the charity's work. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.

Government & lottery funding

Grants to this charity published as open data by government and lottery funders (360Giving).

FunderDateAmountPurpose
The National Lottery Community Fund29/05/2020£9kCoronavirus Support Programme for those living with Hypermobility Syndromes