STAND AGAINST MND
Raising funds and awareness in the stand against motor neurone disease.
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
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 HISCOX FOUNDATION | 3 | £53k |
| CHARLES S FRENCH CHARITABLE TRUST | 3 | £14k |
| THE WILLIAM ALLEN YOUNG CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £18k |
| THE GREEN HALL FOUNDATION | 2 | £16k |
| THE OAKDALE TRUST | 2 | £3k |
| THE EIGHTY EIGHT FOUNDATION | 1 | — |
| ALAN DAVIDSON FOUNDATION | 1 | £612k |
| THE THOMPSON FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £600k |
Charities like this
- THE DARBY RIMMER MND FOUNDATION
- MOTOR NEURONE DISEASE ASSOCIATION
- CHALLENGING MND
- PUBLISH WHAT YOU FUND
- DOWNRIGHT EXCELLENT
- Mikuyu Tanzania
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 |
| THE DARBY RIMMER MND FOUNDATION | £709k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| MOTOR NEURONE DISEASE ASSOCIATION | £40.8m | £140,000 - £149,999 | — | unclear | 14.8% | no doubt |
| CHALLENGING MND | £503k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| PUBLISH WHAT YOU FUND | £781k | £80,001 - £90,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| DOWNRIGHT EXCELLENT | £224k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |