THE M.S. THERAPY CENTRE (OXFORD) LTD
The Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Centre (Oxford) offers oxygen, complementary therapies and support to people with MS.
Objects
THE CHARITY’S OBJECTS (“OBJECTS”), WHICH HAVE BEEN EXPRESSLY AGREED TO AND APPROVED BY THE DIRECTORS, ARE SPECIFICALLY RESTRICTED TO THE FOLLOWING:4.1 TO AID AND IMPROVE THE CONDITION OF PEOPLE WITH MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS BY ANY LAWFUL MEANS INCLUDING ANY OF THE FOLLOWING:(A) BY BRINGING TOGETHER PEOPLE WITH MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS AND PERSONS CARING FOR OR INTERESTED IN PEOPLE WITH MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS;(B) BY PROVIDING ADVICE, GUIDANCE AND PRACTICAL SUPPORT FOR PEOPLE WITH MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS AND THEIR CARERS;(C) BY PROVIDING SUBSIDISED OXYGEN THERAPY AND COMPLEMENTARY MEDICAL THERAPIES FOR PEOPLE WITH MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS AND THEIR CARERS;(D) BY PROVIDING OXYGEN THERAPY AND COMPLEMENTARY MEDICAL THERAPIES FOR PEOPLE WITH OTHER CONDITIONS.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The charity reported a net income surplus of £21,718.95 for the year ended 31 December 2025, driven primarily by voluntary donations and grants. Unrestricted funds increased to £39,940.67, which is above the stated reserves policy target of £15,000. The accounts were prepared on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties identified by the independent examiner.
What the accounts disclose
“The policy of the Charity is to hold a minimum of. £15,000 in a secure account and in accordance with the resolution of the Board, to use such accumulated assets for the development and improvement of the Therapy Centre.” — page 5
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2025
- Volunteers: 28
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2024
- Volunteers: 20
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2023
- Volunteers: 18
Trustees
- David Wray
- Indira Taylor
- Joanna Schofield
- Lorien Holland
- Ruth Francis
- Steve Lewis
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £92k | £70k |
| 31/12/2024 | £62k | £64k |
| 31/12/2023 | £67k | £63k |
| 31/12/2022 | £60k | £60k |
| 31/12/2021 | £47k | £54k |
Common questions
Is THE M.S. THERAPY CENTRE (OXFORD) LTD financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The charity reported a net income surplus of £21,718.95 for the year ended 31 December 2025, driven primarily by voluntary donations and grants. Unrestricted funds increased to £39,940.67, which is above the stated reserves policy target of £15,000. The accounts were prepared on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties identified by the independent examiner. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 06/10/2025 | £20k | MS Centre 'Stepping Forward' |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| SSP FOUNDATION | 1 | £3k |
| THE ANNIE TRANMER CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £2k |
| THE OAKDALE TRUST | 1 | £1k |
Charities like this
- OXYGEN & WELLNESS THERAPY CENTRE
- LINCOLNSHIRE MS THERAPY CENTRE LTD
- SUFFOLK MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS THERAPY CENTRE
- MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS THERAPY CENTRE SOUTH WEST LIMITED
- WEST YORKSHIRE MS THERAPY CENTRE LIMITED
- THE SOUTH WALES MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS THERAPY CENTRE LTD
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE M.S. THERAPY CENTRE (OXFORD) LTD | £92k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| OXYGEN & WELLNESS THERAPY CENTRE | £82k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LINCOLNSHIRE MS THERAPY CENTRE LTD | £119k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SUFFOLK MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS THERAPY CENTRE | £252k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS THERAPY CENTRE SOUTH WEST LIMITED | £325k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| WEST YORKSHIRE MS THERAPY CENTRE LIMITED | £261k | — | — | above | — | no doubt |