Multiple Sclerosis Society of Great Britain
| Abbreviation | MS Society |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1953 |
| Legal status | Charitable Organization |
| Purpose | To stop MS |
| Headquarters | London |
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Membership
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32,000 |
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Official language
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English |
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Chief Executive
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Michelle Mitchell |
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Staff
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265 |
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Volunteers
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5,500 |
| Website | http://www.mssociety.org.uk/ |
| Remarks | 270+ branches |
The Multiple Sclerosis Society of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (MS Society) is a charitable organisation with Charitable Company status. The MS Society funds research and support for those affected by multiple sclerosis. The society is currently (2012) involved with the Neurological Alliance, and other charities in campaigning against changes to the Welfare System in the UK.
The MS Society was founded in 1953 by Richard Cave, whose wife, Mary, had MS.
The MS Society is the UK's largest charity for people affected by multiple sclerosis (MS). It is a membership organisation, with c.32,000 members (2017), made up of people living with MS.
The MS Society has a network of branches (approximately 270) and 5,500 volunteers, who help to raise awareness and funds for the Society, both locally and nationally.
MS Society activities include:
The MS Society receives most of its income from personal donations. It also raises money through sponsored events.
The charity has a Research Strategy Committee chaired by Brian Meaden. The MS Society recognises the need for systematic reviews of existing pre-clinical research as well as clinical research, about which the charity SABRE Research UK raises awareness.
In 2010, the MS Society Chair Tony Kennan received an OBE in the 2011 New Year Honours.
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