The National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society
Nras
- Country
- England & Wales
- Charity number
- 1134859
- Status
- Registered
- Reporting
- Up to date Last filed June 25, 2026. Filing history
- Registered
- March 11, 2010
- Legal form
- Charitable company
- Company number
- 07127101
Address
- Address
- National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society
Suite 3
Beechwood
Grove Business Park
Waltham Road
White Wa
Contact
- Phone
- 01628 823524
- enquiries@nras.org.uk
- Website
nras.org.uk
Activities
Providing information, education, support and advocacy;Raising public awareness of rheumatoid arthritis and JIA;Raising the priority of rheumatoid arthritis and JIA with politicians and policy makers;Campaigning for good care and services for all;Facilitating networking and encouraging self-management.
Objects: The Objects Of The Charity ('The Objects') Are, For The Public Benefit, To Promote The Relief Of People Suffering From Rheumatoid Arthritis And Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis By:1 Raising Awareness And Understanding Of Rheumatoid Arthritis And Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis, Including Awareness Of The Severity Of The Diseases And Their Social And Economic Costs;2 Providing Information On Rheumatoid Arthritis And Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis, Including Information On Their Treatments And Drugs Available;3 Advancing All Aspects Of The Care And Treatment Of Rheumatoid Arthritis And Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis And The Management Of These Diseases In Their Totality;4 Providing Education Generally And To Individuals And Their Families And Carers In All Aspects Of Rheumatoid Arthritis And Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis, Including Their Treatment And Management, And Providing Information About Available Support, Including Financial And Social Support;5 Supporting Individuals In Relation To Rheumatoid Arthritis And Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis And Their Families And Carers, Including By Putting People In Touch With Each Other To Encourage Self-Help And Support Where Appropriate; 6 Carrying Out Any Other Charitable Activity.
Classification
- How
- Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
- What
- General Charitable Purposes, Education/training, The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives, Disability
- Who
- Children/young People, People With Disabilities, Other Defined Groups
Geography
- Area of benefit
- Undefined. In Practice, Local.
- Country
- Scotland
- Region
- Throughout England And Wales
Finances
| Period end | Filed | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 31, 2025 | June 25, 2026On time | £1,713,800 | £1,768,500 | £2,077,500 | 34 |
| Dec. 31, 2024 | July 9, 2025On time | £1,541,600 | £1,574,100 | £2,043,400 | 30 |
| Dec. 31, 2023 | July 17, 2024On time | £1,868,000 | £1,529,900 | £2,017,400 | 30 |
| Dec. 31, 2022 | Oct. 9, 2023On time | £1,647,100 | £1,794,100 | £1,613,500 | 27 |
| Dec. 31, 2021 | June 28, 2022On time | £1,497,000 | £1,379,900 | £1,902,100 | 24 |
| Dec. 31, 2020 | June 28, 2021 | £1,242,400 | £1,288,300 | £1,657,200 | 23 |
Trustees
| Name | Appointed |
|---|---|
| Simon Collins (Chair) | June 2, 2016 |
| Anna Woolf | June 7, 2022 |
| Claire Eleanor Ward | June 23, 2023 |
| Helen Ball | March 1, 2026 |
| Michelle Ward | Oct. 3, 2025 |
| Professor Peter Taylor | June 7, 2022 |
| Rachel Anne Ulyett | Nov. 25, 2025 |
| Richard Flowerdew | June 16, 2020 |
| Ruby Catherine Campbell | Jan. 20, 2026 |