# THE THALIDOMIDE SOCIETY

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 231708
- **Other names:** THE SOCIETY FOR THE AID OF THALIDOMIDE CHILDREN LIMITED, THE THALIDOMIDE SOCIETY LIMITED
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** CIO
- **Registered:** May 30, 1963
- **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=231708


## Contact

- **Address:** LEWIS SMITH & CO, THE OLD DOCTORS HOUSE, 74 GRANGE ROAD, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS
- **Postcode:** DY1 2AW
- **Phone:** 07802604205
- **Email:** info@thalidomidesociety.org
- **Website:** www.thalidomidesociety.org



## Activities

**Objects:** The objects of the Society are for the public benefit:  (1) To assist in the relief of persons with impairments attributable to the effects of the drug known as thalidomide and other persons with similar impairments by:  - providing such persons, their families and carers with opportunities to meet each other either in person or via social media at events and meetings organised by the Society;  - providing support and information to such persons, their families and carers;  (2) To advance the education of the public in the subject of the history of thalidomide by collecting, collating, archiving and preserving documents relating to the history of thalidomide and by undertaking or assisting in the undertaking of educational and research projects concerning the effects of thalidomide and the work of the Society and by publishing the useful results of such educational and research projects.

**Activities:** The Thalidomide Society works with thalidomide and similarly impaired people, their families and supporters. The Society provides a social network for thalidomide and similarly impaired people and strives to keep the story of thalidomide alive by working with media and medical professionals and students and all other people interested in the history of thalidomide.

**Area of benefit:** NOT DEFINED




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Sponsors Or Undertakes Research
- **What:** General Charitable Purposes, The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives, Disability
- **Who:** People With Disabilities



## Areas of operation

- Northern Ireland
- Scotland
- Throughout England And Wales



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct. 31, 2025 | £32069 | £76539 | — | — |
| Oct. 31, 2024 | £48919 | £72109 | — | — |
| Oct. 31, 2023 | £33330 | £137464 | — | — |
| Oct. 31, 2022 | £90437 | £132862 | — | — |
| Oct. 31, 2021 | £22376 | £59817 | — | — |



## Trustees

- Darren Mansell — appointed Jan. 29, 2024
- David Tickell — appointed Sept. 15, 2022
- Edward Freeman — appointed April 26, 2025
- Elaine Hulme — appointed April 26, 2025
- Geraldine Freeman — appointed April 25, 2020
- MANDY DE LA MARE — appointed April 20, 2024
- Margaret Hogg
- Rosslyn Hepple — appointed April 21, 2024
- Sue Gooding — appointed May 15, 2023