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Motor Neurone Disease Association

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
74/100 · methodology

About Motor Neurone Disease Association

The MND Association is the only national charity in England, Wales and Northern Ireland dedicated to improving care and support for people affected by MND, funding and improving research, and campaigning and raising awareness so that the needs of people with MND are addressed by society. Visit www.mndassociation.org

Founded
Headquarters
['Moulton Park', 'Northampton']
Size
large

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Science & Technology
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 6 similar science & technology in United Kingdom
Program spending This charity: 78%
Peer average: 86%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 74
Peer average: 85

Red flags

· All clear
Charity Commission removal
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every £1 goes

£0.78
Program expenses£0.78 (£26.3 million)
78% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Motor Neurone Disease Association is a registered science & technology nonprofit based in ['Moulton Park', 'Northampton'], United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1986 and has been operating for 40 years. Its registration number is 294354. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 85/100 for science & technology charities in United Kingdom. The organization reports £41M in annual revenue. 13 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Motor Neurone Disease Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 74 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 78% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for science & technology charities in United Kingdom is 85/100.

Motor Neurone Disease Association is located in ['Moulton Park', 'Northampton'], United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1986 and has been active for 40 years.

Based on official tax filings, Motor Neurone Disease Association has £41M in annual revenue. It allocates 78% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 86% for science & technology charities in United Kingdom. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Motor Neurone Disease Association is classified as a Science & Technology organization, registered in United Kingdom. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has £41M in annual revenue. The organization has 13 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Motor Neurone Disease Association. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Motor Neurone Disease Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the Charity Commission. 78% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 86%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

The MND Association is the only national charity in England, Wales and Northern Ireland dedicated to improving care and support for people affected by MND, funding and improving research, and campaigning and raising awareness so that the needs of people with MND are addressed by society. Visit www.mndassociation.org Motor Neurone Disease Association is classified as a science & technology organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1986.

Among science & technology charities registered in United Kingdom: Motor Neurone Disease Association's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100 is below the peer average of 85/100. It allocates 78% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 86%. Its annual revenue of £41M is well above the peer average of £1M.

Motor Neurone Disease Association is a registered charity in the United Kingdom. If you are a UK taxpayer, your donation may qualify for Gift Aid, which allows the charity to claim an extra 25p for every 1 pound you donate at no cost to you. Higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers can also claim additional relief on their Self Assessment tax return.

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Annual revenue
£10M-£100M
78% to programs
Source: Charity Commission (UK) (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK) (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. MOTOR NEURONE DISEASE ASSOCIATION is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.

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Leadership

AL
Alan Philip Graham MBE
Trustee

Officers & trustees (13)

Source: Public filings

AL
Alan P••••• G••••• M••
Trustee
CR
Craig J••••
Trustee
DR
Dr J••• E•••••
Trustee
DR
Dr U•••• K•••
Trustee
EL
Eleanor D•••••
Trustee
EL
Elizabeth E••••
Trustee
HA
Hazel C•••••
Trustee
IA
Ian L••
Trustee
JA
James M••• B•••••
Trustee
JA
James M•••••••
Trustee
KI
Kirrie T•••
Trustee
SH
Shaun G••••• M• G••
Trustee
SU
Susan P••••••
Trustee
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

What is motor neurone disease? - Sky Sports
May 2026
www.skysports.com
Lewis Moody remaining positive after Motor Neurone Disease diagnosis: 'I don't dwell on the future' - Sky News
May 2026
news.sky.com
Craig Eskrett Hull 10K to raise funds for Motor Neurone Disease - BBC
May 2026
www.bbc.co.uk
England rugby great Moody offered 'hope' in battle with motor neurone disease - France 24
Apr 2026
www.france24.com
Guernsey Motor Neurone charity supports major research project - Bailiwick Express
Mar 2026
www.bailiwickexpress.com
Former Wales star admits he's losing use of his arms and legs in devastating battle with Motor Neurone Disease - The Sun
Mar 2026
www.thesun.co.uk
Ingleby Barwick dad's 100-mile challenge after wife's Motor Neurone Disease diagnosis - Teesside Live
Mar 2026
www.gazettelive.co.uk
Man with Motor Neurone Disease invents gadgets to beat daily struggles - The Pryor Information Publication
Mar 2026
www.pryorinfopub.com
Jason Bowen's 'heartbreaking' motor neurone disease 'getting worse' - BBC
Mar 2026
www.bbc.com
Davy Zyw: How Winter Paralympic joy will 'fortify' fight with motor neurone disease - BBC
Mar 2026
www.bbc.com
Form filed
£40.8M revenue
FY2024
CCEW
Form filed
£37.9M revenue
FY2023
CCEW
Form filed
£30.0M revenue
FY2022
CCEW
Form filed
£28.9M revenue
FY2021
CCEW
Form filed
£19.9M revenue
FY2020
CCEW

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Peer charities

Other science & technology in United Kingdom, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Motor Neurone Disease Association This page 74 £40.8 million 78%
Homeless Link 87 £10.0 million 99%
The Rosalind Franklin Institute 87 £20.6 million 99%
The Cure Parkinson'S Trust 87 £15.0 million 82%
Cope Childrens Trust 84 £10.6 million 68%
Freedom from Torture 84 £15.1 million 77%
The Hadley Trust 83 £13.0 million 90%

Sources and verification

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Registration and legal identity
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities
Financial filings
Charity Commission annual returns - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities - 13 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Wikidata structured data

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Profile completeness
85%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Executive compensation
Top-officer pay not disclosed
Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified
Programmatic detail
Specific cause areas not yet tagged

Methodology

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Quick facts about Motor Neurone Disease Association

What is Motor Neurone Disease Association?
Motor Neurone Disease Association is a science & technology nonprofit organization based in ['Moulton Park', 'Northampton'], United Kingdom. The MND Association is the only national charity in England, Wales and Northern Ireland dedicated to improving care and support for people affected by MND, funding and improving research, and campaigning and raising awareness so that the needs of people with MND are addressed by society. Visit www.mndassociation.org
When was Motor Neurone Disease Association founded?
Motor Neurone Disease Association was founded in 1986.
Where is Motor Neurone Disease Association located?
Headquartered in ['Moulton Park', 'Northampton'], United Kingdom.
What is Motor Neurone Disease Association's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately £10M-£100M. 78% of expenses go to program services.
Is Motor Neurone Disease Association trustworthy?
Motor Neurone Disease Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Motor Neurone Disease Association's registration number?
Registration: 294354 (United Kingdom).
What is Motor Neurone Disease Association's website?
https://www.mndassociation.org
Are donations to Motor Neurone Disease Association tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.