Chilterns Neuro Centre Ltd
The charity provides a range of symptom management therapies and treatments to support people who have been diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Parkinson's Disease (PD) and Stroke survivors to give them better control over their lives. It also aims to provide direct care, support and counselling for patients, their carers and families, all conducted in a welcoming inclusive environment
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity delivered a positive net surplus of £533,572 for the year, driven largely by a £500,000 restricted endowment grant. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted general reserves stood at £2,459,994, with £2,313,294 held in buildings and equipment, leaving a small liquid unrestricted balance that the trustees confirm positions the charity within its 3-6 months reserves policy.
What the accounts disclose
“The number of employees whose employee benefits (excluding employer pension costs) exceeded £60,000 was: 31.12.2025 1” — page 40
“Trusts & Foundations (£336,203 | 19%)”
“positioning us within our 3-6 months reserves policy” — page 21
“The charity holds 100 shares of £1 each in its wholly owned trading subsidiary company Oakwood Wellbeing Limited” — page 42
Year-over-year changes
- Employees paid over £60,000: 3 (FY2024) → 1 (FY2025).
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Richard Parkin — Chief Executive
- Liz Lawrence-Blake — Chair of Trustees
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)
Trustees
- DARAYUS SAM MOTIVALA
- JOHN BEDFORD
- Karen Cross
- LIZ LAWRENCE-BLAKE
- Simon Fraser Turner
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £1.8m | £1.3m |
| 31/12/2024 | £1.4m | £1.3m |
| 31/12/2023 | £1.0m | £1.2m |
| 31/12/2022 | £840k | £982k |
| 31/12/2021 | £969k | £783k |
Common questions
Is Chilterns Neuro Centre Ltd financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity delivered a positive net surplus of £533,572 for the year, driven largely by a £500,000 restricted endowment grant. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted general reserves stood at £2,459,994, with £2,313,294 held in buildings and equipment, leaving a small liquid unrestricted balance that the trustees confirm positions the charity within its 3-6 months reserves policy. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Dux Advisory Limited.
Who funds Chilterns Neuro Centre Ltd?
Funders whose own accounts filings name Chilterns Neuro Centre Ltd as a grant recipient include THE EDWARD GOSTLING FOUNDATION, THE GOSLING FOUNDATION LIMITED, THE BATCHWORTH TRUST, THOMAS HICKMAN'S CHARITY, ANSON CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 11/05/2023 | £450k | Treatment & support for adults with neurological conditions |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 30/05/2019 | £300k | Chilterns MS Centre Ltd |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE REED FOUNDATION | 1 | — |
| THE ELWYN THOMAS MEMORIAL FUND | 1 | £400k |
| THE BAND TRUST | 1 | £125k |
| THE URSULA KEYES TRUST | 1 | £51k |
| THE JAMES TUDOR FOUNDATION | 1 | £48k |
| THE GEOFFREY AND PAULINE MARTIN TRUST | 1 | £45k |
| DUCHY HEALTH CHARITY LIMITED | 1 | £38k |
| THE THOMAS J HORNE MEMORIAL TRUST | 1 | £36k |
Charities like this
- Ryan Neuro Therapy Centre
- Merlin Neuro Therapy Centre Ltd
- SWINDON THERAPY CENTRE FOR MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS
- LEICESTERSHIRE MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS THERAPY CENTRE LIMITED
- M S INFORMATION AND THERAPY CENTRE LTD
- BEDFORDSHIRE AND NORTHAMPTONSHIRE MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS THERAPY CENTRE LIMITED
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chilterns Neuro Centre Ltd | £1.8m | — | 1 | within | — | no doubt |
| Ryan Neuro Therapy Centre | £306k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Merlin Neuro Therapy Centre Ltd | £655k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| SWINDON THERAPY CENTRE FOR MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS | £211k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LEICESTERSHIRE MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS THERAPY CENTRE LIMITED | £450k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| M S INFORMATION AND THERAPY CENTRE LTD | £148k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |