STAND AGAINST MND
Raising funds and awareness in the stand against motor neurone disease.
Objects
THE OBJECT OF THE CIO IS: 3.1 FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT THE RELIEF OF SICKNESS AND THE PRESERVATION AND PROTECTION OF GOOD HEALTH AMONG PERSONS SUFFERING FROM MOTOR NEURONE DISEASE (“THE CONDITION”), THEIR FAMILIES AND CARERS, IN PARTICULAR BY: 3.1.1 THE PROVISION OF SUPPORT, GRANTS OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND INFORMATION TO PEOPLE AFFECTED (DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY) BY THE CONDITION THROUGH CLINICAL, HOSPICE OR OTHER FORMS OF PALLIATIVE CARE; AND 3.1.2 THE PROMOTION AND FUNDING OF RESEARCH INTO THE NATURE, CAUSES, DIAGNOSIS, PREVENTION, TREATMENT AND CURE OF THE CONDITION, THE USEFUL RESULTS OF WHICH WILL BE PUBLISHED.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £108,015.32 at the end of the financial year, significantly exceeding its stated policy target of holding about £10,000. The charity reported total income of £121,063 against expenses of £4,828, resulting in a substantial surplus and no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The Charity’s principal sources of funds are from private fundraising.”
“The Charity’s policy is to hold about £10,000 in reserve.”
“Through the business, Aloha Creative Limited, Rebecca Clark (trustee and director of Aloha Creative Limited) received payment of £1,482 for graphic design, merchandise and printing services provided to the Charity.” — page 2
“Through the business, Aloha Creative Limited, Rebecca Clark (trustee and director of Aloha Creative Limited) received payment of £1,482 for graphic design, merchandise and printing services provided to the Charity.” — page 2
Policies the charity declares
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Investment
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2025
- Trustee benefits, answered Yes to: any trustee benefit; payments to trustees for services to the charity
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2024
- Trustee benefits, answered Yes to: any trustee benefit; payments to trustees for services to the charity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2023
- Volunteers: 5
- Grant-making is its main activity
Annual return filing dates (Charity Commission record)
Of its last 5 annual returns with a recorded received date, 2 were received after the due date: year ending 31/03/2023 (received 12/02/2024, 12 days after the 31/01/2024 due date); year ending 30/03/2022 (received 31/01/2023, 1 day after the 30/01/2023 due date).
Trustees
- Alastair John Hall
- Dr Thomas James Rawling
- Emma Reid
- Greg William Mitchell
- Rebecca Jane Clark
- Richard Mark Carey
- Victoria Clare Alvis
- Victoria Helen Stonehouse
- William Henry Rawling
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £121k | £40k |
| 31/03/2024 | £93k | £76k |
| 31/03/2023 | £76k | £110k |
| 30/03/2022 | £38k | £2k |
| 30/03/2021 | £43k | £17k |
Common questions
Is STAND AGAINST MND financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £108,015.32 at the end of the financial year, significantly exceeding its stated policy target of holding about £10,000. The charity reported total income of £121,063 against expenses of £4,828, resulting in a substantial surplus and no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE LAWSON TRUST CIO | 3 | £26k |
| THE LINBURY TRUST | 2 | £175k |
| THE RANWORTH TRUST 1985 | 2 | £43k |
| THE JOHN COATES CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £30k |
| The Patricia Routledge Foundation | 2 | £25k |
| THE INMAN CHARITY | 2 | £25k |
| THE HULL AND EAST RIDING CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £17k |
| PILKINGTON CHARITIES FUND | 2 | £16k |
Charities like this
- IAN PRATT MND FOUNDATION
- MOTOR NEURONE DISEASE ASSOCIATION
- THE NEUROSURGICAL FOUNDATION
- THE MACULAR DISEASE SOCIETY
- GREATER MANCHESTER MENTAL HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST CHARITABLE FUND
- STAND AGAINST VIOLENCE
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STAND AGAINST MND | £121k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| IAN PRATT MND FOUNDATION | £25k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| MOTOR NEURONE DISEASE ASSOCIATION | £48.0m | £140,000 - £149,999 | — | unclear | 14.8% | no doubt |
| THE NEUROSURGICAL FOUNDATION | £95k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE MACULAR DISEASE SOCIETY | £8.9m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| GREATER MANCHESTER MENTAL HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST CHARITABLE FUND | £52k | — | 0 | unclear | 0.0% | no doubt |