# THE MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS RESEARCH AND RELIEF FUND

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 228634
- **Other names:** THE MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS RESEARCH FUND LIMITED
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Charitable company
- **Registered:** June 13, 1969
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=228634


## Contact

- **Address:** M S Research & Relief Fund, Benmar House, Choppington Road, MORPETH
- **Postcode:** NE61 2HX
- **Phone:** 01670505829
- **Email:** info@msrrf.org.uk
- **Website:** www.msrrf.org.uk



## Activities

**Objects:** THE OBJECTS FOR WHICH THE COMPANY IS FOUNDED ARE:-(A) THE RELIEF FO PERSONS SUFFERING FROM MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS BY THE PROVISION OF GRANTS, MEDICAL EQUIPMENT AND AIDS, ADVICE AND COUNSELLING IN RESPECT OF THE RELIEF OF THEIR CONDITION;(B) THE PROMOTION OF RESEARCH INTO THE CAUSES AND RELIEF OF MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS BY THE MAKING OF GRANTS TO SUCH OTHER CHARITABLE INSTITUTIONS AS ARE ENGAGED IN SUCH RESEARCH;(C) THE PURSUIT OF ANY CHARITABLE PURPOSE IN CONNECTION WITH THE RELIEF OF PERSONS SUFFERING FROM MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS AND THEIR CARERS

**Activities:** MS Research and Relief Fund supports MS groups in Morpeth, Jarrow, Durham, Berwick and Newcastle. We provide complementary therapies which are free of charge to people with MS and their primary carers, in addition we have accessible exercise classes, Tai Chi and a "fitness lounge" where people can use toning tables, MotoMed exercise machines and a vibrogym.

**Area of benefit:** UNRESTRICTED




## Classification

- **How:** Makes Grants To Individuals, Makes Grants To Organisations, Provides Human Resources, Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Sponsors Or Undertakes Research, Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body
- **What:** The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives, Disability, Arts/culture/heritage/science, Amateur Sport
- **Who:** Children/young People, Elderly/old People, People With Disabilities, Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies, The General Public/mankind



## Areas of operation

- Durham
- Gateshead
- Newcastle Upon Tyne City
- Northumberland
- South Tyneside



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £376856 | £598680 | — | — |
| March 31, 2024 | £594934 | £596712 | £3654347 | 6 |
| March 31, 2023 | £1005145 | £585288 | £3313019 | 5 |
| March 31, 2022 | £309127 | £438479 | — | — |
| March 31, 2021 | £427645 | £290304 | — | — |



## Trustees

- **PAUL DENNIS ATKINSON** (Chair)
- BARBARA ELLIS — appointed June 28, 2012
- KEVIN CARR — appointed June 15, 2011
- MARGARET SHARP
- Nicola Young — appointed Oct. 6, 2023
- Peter Dawson — appointed Aug. 22, 2016