SUFFOLK MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS THERAPY CENTRE

Registered charity 299511 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as SUFFOLK FRIENDS OF ARMS LIMITED, SUFFOLK M S THERAPY CENTRE, SUFFOLK OXYGEN THERAPY CENTRE

To aid and improve the condition of those suffering from Multiple Sclerosis (MS), and those suffering other symptoms or conditions which may benefit from therapy.

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Latest income
£174k
Latest spending
£131k
Registered
1988
Accounts read
FY2024

Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts

The accounts state that unrestricted funds total £163,902, significantly exceeding the trustees' deemed appropriate reserves figure of £25,000. The charity reported a net income of £42,713 for the year, with unrestricted funds increasing from £121,189 to £162,747. The independent examiner confirmed that accounting records were kept and accounts accorded with those records.

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

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: £25,000 (held: £164k)
“An overall Reserves figure of £25,000 is deemed appropriate.” — page 11
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Going concern: noted by the trustees or auditor
“A Risk Assessment has been undertaken by the Charity into the formation of reserves reserves Policy. This has identified several potential medium/high impact risks, although they have been assessed mainly t be in the low/medium likelihood category.” — page 11
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

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

Funders the charity credits

Named as funders/supporters on the charity’s own website (the charity’s claim, distinct from accounts-verified grants).

Public profiles (found on the charity’s own website): facebook · instagram

Trustees · trustee networks

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

Operates in: Essex · Norfolk · Suffolk

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2024£174k£131k
31/12/2023£140k£129k
31/12/2022£151k£114k
31/12/2021£98k£82k
31/12/2020£100k£97k

Common questions

Is SUFFOLK MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS THERAPY CENTRE financially healthy?

Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds total £163,902, significantly exceeding the trustees' deemed appropriate reserves figure of £25,000. The charity reported a net income of £42,713 for the year, with unrestricted funds increasing from £121,189 to £162,747. The independent examiner confirmed that accounting records were kept and accounts accorded with those records. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.

Who funds SUFFOLK MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS THERAPY CENTRE?

Funders whose own accounts filings name SUFFOLK MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS THERAPY CENTRE as a grant recipient include THE ANNIE TRANMER CHARITABLE TRUST.

Known funders

Grants to this charity found in funders’ own accounts filings.

FunderYearAmountPurpose (as stated by the funder)
THE ANNIE TRANMER CHARITABLE TRUSTFY2026£1k
THE ANNIE TRANMER CHARITABLE TRUSTFY2025£1k

Government & lottery funding

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

FunderDateAmountPurpose
The National Lottery Community Fund31/07/2025£10kHolistic Therapy Support at Suffolk Oxygen Therapy Centre (SOTC)