MS COMMUNITY ACTION & SUPPORT
To support and relieve people affected by Multiple SclerosisTo encourage people affected by Multiple Sclerosis to attain their full potential as members of society by improving their conditions of lifeTo promote research into Multiple Sclerosis and allied conditions and to publish the results
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £29,175 at the end of the financial year, which the trustees describe as being in a strong financial position. This balance is noted to be equal to the running costs of a period approximating to one year, although the stated reserves policy aims for three to six months of operating costs. The charity achieved a surplus for the year due to income boosted by an unexpected legacy.
What the accounts disclose
“At 31 December 2024 the reserves totalled £29,175. This is in line with the budget that was prepared for the financial year.”
Trustees
- Brian George Grimmett LLB MCMIchair
- Elizabeth Anne Doggart
- Norma Yvonne Roberts
- Paul Sadler
- Philip Andrew Richards
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £38k | £25k |
| 31/12/2023 | £18k | £16k |
Common questions
Is MS COMMUNITY ACTION & SUPPORT financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £29,175 at the end of the financial year, which the trustees describe as being in a strong financial position. This balance is noted to be equal to the running costs of a period approximating to one year, although the stated reserves policy aims for three to six months of operating costs. The charity achieved a surplus for the year due to income boosted by an unexpected legacy. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/01/2026 | £20k | MS-CAS - operating costs |