MAY MEASUREMENT MONTH
The primary objectives of MMM are to:Raise awareness of health issues surrounding high BP and emphasize the importance of regular blood pressure measurementEncourage and facilitate opportunistic BP screenings in local communitiesSupport research and advocacy efforts to improve global hypertension management
Objects
THE OBJECTS OF THE CIO ARE:TO PROMOTE AND PROTECT THE HEALTH OF THE PUBLIC BY:(1) THE PROMOTION OF PUBLIC AWARENESS OF THE ISSUES SURROUNDING RAISED AND HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE INCLUDING CAUSES, PREVENTION, AND MANAGEMENT;(2) UNDERTAKING AN ANNUAL GLOBAL SCREENING PROGRAMME FOR THE PUBLIC, AND PROVIDING THOSE SCREENED WITH ADVICE OR DIRECT TO THEM TO FURTHER MEDICAL ADVICE AS APPROPRIATE; AND(3) THE COLLECTION OF THE SCIENTIFIC EVIDENCE NEEDED TO HELP INFLUENCE GLOBAL HEALTH POLICY AND MAKE BP SCREENING MORE WIDELY AVAILABLE AROUND THE WORLD.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £114,465 for the year, resulting in a decrease in unrestricted reserves from £282,910 to £150,362. The trustees note that the charity continues to diversify its income streams to ensure long-term financial sustainability. There are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“Income Cash Donations 171,234”
“MMM maintains a reserves policy to ensure sufficient funds are available to cover operational costs and any unexpected expenses.” — page 3
Policies the charity declares
- Conflicting interests
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Trustees
- PROFESSOR NEIL REGINALD POULTERchair
- David Somen
- Dr Thomas Beaney
- PROFESSOR Aletta Elisabeth Schutte
- PROFESSOR Georgios Stergiou
- PROFESSOR MARKUS PETER SCHLAICH
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £280k | £394k |
| 31/12/2023 | £349k | £211k |
| 31/12/2022 | £413k | £153k |
Common questions
Is MAY MEASUREMENT MONTH financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £114,465 for the year, resulting in a decrease in unrestricted reserves from £282,910 to £150,362. The trustees note that the charity continues to diversify its income streams to ensure long-term financial sustainability. There are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE STONEYGATE TRUST | 1 | £127k |
| THE BARRY AND PEGGY HIGH FOUNDATION | 1 | £110k |
| THE VIRGIN FOUNDATION | 1 | £75k |
| THE CHERUBY TRUST | 1 | £9k |
| PILKINGTON CHARITIES FUND | 1 | £7k |
| THE FRANK LITCHFIELD GENERAL CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £6k |
| THE BOLTINI TRUST | 1 | £5k |
| LILLIE JOHNSON CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £3k |
Charities like this
- THE BLOOD PRESSURE ASSOCIATION
- THE HULL AND EAST YORKSHIRE HOSPITALS HEALTH CHARITY
- THE SANITA MERALI TRUST
- MQ: TRANSFORMING MENTAL HEALTH
- MARGARET DAVIES CHARITY
- HA MEEM FOUNDATION
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAY MEASUREMENT MONTH | £280k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE BLOOD PRESSURE ASSOCIATION | £125k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE HULL AND EAST YORKSHIRE HOSPITALS HEALTH CHARITY | £2.4m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE SANITA MERALI TRUST | £1.0m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| MQ: TRANSFORMING MENTAL HEALTH | £3.5m | — | — | unclear | 19.8% | no doubt |
| MARGARET DAVIES CHARITY | £275k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |