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Finance Score: -2
Governance Score: 6
Support Score: 5
  • Strong growth: +2
  • Multiple Deficits: -2
  • Fundraising costs high: -2
  • No PartB
  • Good trustee age range: +3
  • Dynamic board: +3
  • Grant maker support: +5
Overall GiG Score: 9 ?

MND SCOTLAND 

Analysis by Giving is Great

Positives:

  • The charity has received backing from multiple prominent grant makers recently
  • There has been strong growth in spending over the last 5 years
  • The Board appears to be well diversified in terms of age and dynamic in terms of composition

Financial issues to consider:

  • On several occasions in recent years income has been less than spending
  • Fundraising costs are high relative to funds raised
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Financial Data
Income & Spending ?
Period ending 31/03/18 31/03/19 31/03/20 31/03/21 31/03/22 31/03/23
Charitable activities £125,173 £263,996
Donations & Legacies £849,139 £1,553,825 £1,688,197 £1,420,427 £2,293,992
Other Income
Investment Income £16,760 £27,734 £26,670 £4,760 £16,063
Total income £2,059,902 £2,651,410 £2,808,243 £2,154,708 £2,231,361 £2,796,783
Charitable activities spending £1,412,843 £1,943,961 £2,184,495 £1,982,316 £3,455,868
Fundraising costs 21% 19% 15% 17% 20% 21%
Other spending
Total spending £1,850,714 £2,433,248 £2,594,965 £2,342,852 £3,012,763 £4,042,726
Surplus/deficit £209,188 £218,162 £213,278 -£188,144 -£781,402 -£1,245,943
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Established: 43 years

www.mndscotland.org.uk

Scottish Charity RegulatorCompanies House
UN SDGs
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Listed activities
  • It makes grants, donations, loans, gifts or pensions to individuals
  • It carries out activities or services itself
GiG Classification
  • Scientific research and testing services
Purposes
  • The advancement of education
  • The advancement of health
  • The relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage
Where it operates
  • Operations cover all or most of Scotland, main operating location: Glasgow City
Who it helps
  • People with disabilities or health problems

Who's supporting them? ?

Donations from Grant Makers ?

We have details on the following significant donations. Multi-year donations are allocated to the years for which they are earmarked.

Major supporters in last 5 years
RS Macdonald Charitable Trust£91,221
Scottish Government£65,046
Foundation Scotland£8,327
Specific Donations
Amount When
Months		 To be used for
Foundation Scotland - Grant to MND Scotland
£250 09/09/2021
0
This donation is via the ScotRail Employee Charitable Giving Fund and is to contribute towards funds already raised for MND Scotland by Robert Moffatt taking part in a cycle challenge over the Forth ....more
Foundation Scotland - Grant to MND Scotland
£250 09/09/2021
9
This donation is via the ScotRail Employee Charitable Giving Fund and is to contribute towards funds already raised for MND Scotland by Janice Povah arranging collections at the station.
Foundation Scotland - Grant to MND Scotland
£250 09/09/2021
9
This donation is via the ScotRail Employee Charitable Giving Fund and is to contribute towards funds already raised for MND Scotland by Susan Temple arranging dress up/down days.
Foundation Scotland - Grant to MND Scotland
£250 12/11/2020
2
This donation is via the ScotRail Employee Charitable Giving Fund and is to contribute towards funds already raised for MND Scotland by Colin Reed organising collections.
Foundation Scotland - Grant to MND Scotland
£125 07/10/2020
2
This donation is via the ScotRail Employee Charitable Giving Fund and is to contribute towards funds already raised for MND Scotland by Sam Price by taking part in running/cycling the length of the ....more
Foundation Scotland - Grant to MND Scotland
£250 07/10/2020
2
This donation is via the ScotRail Employee Charitable Giving Fund and is to contribute towards funds already raised for MND Scotland by Nicola Dawson by taking part in running/cycling the length of ....more
Foundation Scotland - Grant to MND Scotland
£250 27/05/2020
0
This donation is via the ScotRail Employee Charitable Giving Fund and is to contribute towards funds already raised for MND Scotland by Leeanne Dunko holding a silent auction and collection cans.
Foundation Scotland - Grant to MND Scotland
£250 27/05/2020
0
This donation is via the ScotRail Employee Charitable Giving Fund and is to contribute towards funds already raised for MND Scotland by James McLean auctioning a signed Rangers Football Club shirt.
Scottish Government - MND Scotland
£65,046 19/05/2020
Detailed description not provided.
Foundation Scotland - Grant to MND Scotland
£250 02/03/2020
0
This donation is via the ScotRail Employee Charitable Giving Fund and is to contribute towards funds already raised for MND Scotland by Angus Duncan selling badges and commemorative tickets as part ....more
Foundation Scotland - Grant to MND Scotland
£250 02/03/2020
0
This donation is via the ScotRail Employee Charitable Giving Fund and is to contribute towards funds already raised for MND Scotland by Colin Berry selling badges and commemorative tickets as part of ....more
Foundation Scotland - Grant to MND Scotland
£250 02/03/2020
1
This donation is via the ScotRail Employee Charitable Giving Fund and is to contribute towards funds already raised for MND Scotland by Jonathan Glass selling badges and commemorative tickets as part ....more
Foundation Scotland - Grant to MND Scotland
£250 02/03/2020
0
This donation is via the ScotRail Employee Charitable Giving Fund and is to contribute towards funds already raised for MND Scotland by Steven Ho selling badges and commemorative tickets as part of ....more
Foundation Scotland - Grant to MND Scotland
£250 13/01/2020
72
This donation is via the ScotRail Employee Charitable Giving Fund and is to contribute towards funds already raised for MND Scotland by Carol Jenkins holding a fundraising lunch at the Crowne Plaza ....more
Foundation Scotland - Grant to MND Scotland
£250 13/01/2020
4
This donation is via the ScotRail Employee Charitable Giving Fund and is to contribute towards funds already raised for MND Scotland by Susan Temple, Janice Povah, Eileen Kierney, Melanie Young, ....more
Foundation Scotland - Grant to MND Scotland
£250 13/01/2020
4
This donation is via the ScotRail Employee Charitable Giving Fund and is to contribute towards funds already raised for MND Scotland by Susan Temple, Janice Povah, Eileen Kierney, Melanie Young, ....more
Foundation Scotland - Grant to MND Scotland
£250 13/01/2020
4
This donation is via the ScotRail Employee Charitable Giving Fund and is to contribute towards funds already raised for MND Scotland by Susan Temple, Janice Povah, Eileen Kierney, Melanie Young, ....more
Foundation Scotland - Grant to MND Scotland
£250 13/01/2020
4
This donation is via the ScotRail Employee Charitable Giving Fund and is to contribute towards funds already raised for MND Scotland by Susan Temple, Janice Povah, Eileen Kierney, Melanie Young, ....more
Foundation Scotland - Grant to MND Scotland
£250 13/01/2020
4
This donation is via the ScotRail Employee Charitable Giving Fund and is to contribute towards funds already raised for MND Scotland by Susan Temple, Janice Povah, Eileen Kierney, Melanie Young, ....more
Foundation Scotland - Grant to MND Scotland
£250 13/01/2020
0
This donation is via the ScotRail Employee Charitable Giving Fund and is to contribute towards funds already raised for MND Scotland by Susan Temple, Janice Povah, Eileen Kierney, Melanie Young, ....more
Foundation Scotland - Grant to MND Scotland
£250 13/01/2020
7
This donation is via the ScotRail Employee Charitable Giving Fund and is to contribute towards funds already raised for MND Scotland by Susan Temple, Janice Povah, Eileen Kierney, Melanie Young, ....more
Foundation Scotland - Grant to MND Scotland
£250 13/01/2020
3
This donation is via the ScotRail Employee Charitable Giving Fund and is to contribute towards funds already raised for MND Scotland by Susan Temple, Janice Povah, Eileen Kierney, Melanie Young, ....more
RS Macdonald Charitable Trust - Enhanced Counselling Service
£45,000 27/11/2019
MND Scotland’s Enhanced Counselling Service for all clients will be aligned with individual client needs/wishes and meet best practice and current legal frameworks in line with COSCA and BACP ....more
RS Macdonald Charitable Trust - Could Protein Changes Cause Cellular Damage in MND
£46,221 27/11/2019
This medical research project seeks to identify the chemical changes that take place in a protein known as FUS and subsequently, using stem cells that have a known genetic cause in Motor Neurone ....more
Foundation Scotland - Grant to MND Scotland
£250 17/10/2019
0
This donation is via the ScotRail Employee Charitable Giving Fund and is to contribute towards funds already raised for MND Scotland by Lee Palmer taking part in climbing Ben Nevis.
Foundation Scotland - Grant to MND Scotland
£250 17/10/2019
5
This donation is via the ScotRail Employee Charitable Giving Fund and is to contribute towards funds already raised for MND Scotland by Ursula Doherty taking part in climbing Ben Nevis.
Foundation Scotland - Grant to MND Scotland
£250 17/10/2019
0
This donation is via the ScotRail Employee Charitable Giving Fund and is to contribute towards funds already raised for MND Scotland by Jannine Russell taking part in climbing Ben Nevis.
Foundation Scotland - Grant to MND Scotland
£250 17/10/2019
0
This donation is via the ScotRail Employee Charitable Giving Fund and is to contribute towards funds already raised for MND Scotland by Michael Kettlewood taking part in climbing Ben Nevis.
Foundation Scotland - Grant to MND Scotland
£250 17/10/2019
0
This donation is via the ScotRail Employee Charitable Giving Fund and is to contribute towards funds already raised for MND Scotland by Chloe Moore taking part in travelling around Scotland's 7 ....more
Foundation Scotland - Grant to MND Scotland
£250 17/10/2019
0
This donation is via the ScotRail Employee Charitable Giving Fund and is to contribute towards funds already raised for MND Scotland by Alison McKenna taking part in travelling around Scotland's 7 ....more
Foundation Scotland - Grant to MND Scotland
£250 17/10/2019
This donation is via the ScotRail Employee Charitable Giving Fund and is to contribute towards funds already raised for MND Scotland by Fiona Campbell taking part in the 10,000 steps per day ....more
Foundation Scotland - Grant to MND Scotland
£250 17/10/2019
This donation is via the ScotRail Employee Charitable Giving Fund and is to contribute towards funds already raised for MND Scotland by Steve Ewen taking part in the 10,000 steps per day challenge.
Foundation Scotland - Grant to MND Scotland
£202 01/08/2019
0
This donation is via the ScotRail Employee Charitable Giving Fund and is to contribute towards funds already raised for MND Scotland by Liam McVey by climbing Ben Ledi in under 2 hours.
Foundation Scotland - Grant to MND Scotland
£250 01/08/2019
0
This donation is via the ScotRail Employee Charitable Giving Fund and is to contribute towards funds already raised for MND Scotland by Sophie Nightingale holding a bake sale which is towards the ....more
Foundation Scotland - Grant to MND Scotland
£250 01/08/2019
This donation is via the ScotRail Employee Charitable Giving Fund and is to contribute towards funds already raised for MND Scotland by Gregor Gudgeon by holding a collection at Queen Street train ....more
Foundation Scotland - Grant to MND Scotland
£250 01/08/2019
This donation is via the ScotRail Employee Charitable Giving Fund and is to contribute towards funds already raised for MND Scotland by Margeret Hoey taking part in a challenge to walk 10,000 steps ....more
Foundation Scotland - Grant to MND Scotland
£250 01/08/2019
This donation is via the ScotRail Employee Charitable Giving Fund and is to contribute towards funds already raised for MND Scotland by Kelly Long by holding a collection at Edinburgh Waverley train ....more
Foundation Scotland - Grant to MND Scotland
£250 26/03/2019
to contribute towards funds already raised for MND Scotland (SC002662) by Amanda Howe by holding a bucket collection at Atrium Court. This donation is via the ScotRail Employee Charitable Giving ....more
Foundation Scotland - Grant to MND Scotland
£250 26/03/2019
to contribute towards funds already raised for MND Scotland (SC002662) by Thomas Campbell by taking part in the MND Scotland fundraiser in Atrium Court. This donation is via the ScotRail Employee ....more
Foundation Scotland - Grant to MND Scotland
£250 26/03/2019
to contribute towards funds already raised for MND Scotland (SC002662) by Phil Campbell holding a raffle. This donation is via the ScotRail Employee Charitable Giving Fund.
Foundation Scotland - Grant to MND Scotland
£250 26/03/2019
to contribute towards funds already raised for MND Scotland (SC002662) by Jennifer Lunn holding a cake sale. This donation is via the ScotRail Employee Charitable Giving Fund.
Foundation Scotland - Grant to MND Scotland
£150 26/03/2019
to contribute towards funds already raised for MND Scotland (SC002662) by Jackie Ferguson taking part in a skydive. This donation is via the ScotRail Employee Charitable Giving Fund.
Foundation Scotland - Grant to MND Scotland
£200 26/03/2019
to contribute towards funds already raised for MND Scotland (SC002662) by Alan Goodfellow taking part in a skydive. This donation is via the ScotRail Employee Charitable Giving Fund.
Foundation Scotland - Grant to MND Scotland
£250 26/03/2019
to contribute towards funds already raised for MND Scotland (SC002662) by Kathleen McGee taking part in a challenge to walk 10,000 steps per day. This donation is via the ScotRail Employee ....more
Foundation Scotland - Grant to MND Scotland
£250 26/03/2019
to contribute towards funds already raised for MND Scotland (SC002662) by Alison Hunter holding a can collection. This donation is via the ScotRail Employee Charitable Giving Fund.
Foundation Scotland - Grant to MND Scotland
£250 26/03/2019
to contribute towards funds already raised for MND Scotland (SC002662) by Susan Temple taking part in a challenge to walk 10,000 steps per day. This donation is via the ScotRail Employee Charitable ....more
Foundation Scotland - Grant to MND Scotland
£100 25/01/2019
to contribute towards funds already raised by ScotRail employee, Adele Campbell, for MND Scotland (SC002662) by taking part in the Kiltwalk.
Foundation Scotland - Grant to MND Scotland
£250 25/01/2019
To contribute towards funds already raised by ScotRail employee, Ellen McLean, for MND Scotland (SC002662) by selling bric-a-brac, baking and raffle tickets.
Foundation Scotland - Grant to MND Scotland
£250 21/12/2018
to contribute towards funds already raised by Gavin Kerr for MND Scotland (SC002662) by holding a Scottish Rugby bucket collection at Haymarket Station. ScotRail Employee Matched Funding donation
Foundation Scotland - Grant to MND Scotland
£250 21/12/2018
to contribute towards funds already raised by Douglas Ross for MND Scotland (SC002662) by taking part in the Edinburgh 1/2 Marathon. ScotRail Employee Matched Funding donation
Foundation Scotland - Grant to MND Scotland
£250 10/12/2018
to contribute towards funds already raised by Graeme Gordon for MND Scotland (SC002662) by holding a bucket collection. ScotRail Employee Matched Funding donation
Foundation Scotland - Grant to MND Scotland
£250 10/12/2018
to contribute towards funds already raised by Graeme Welsh for MND Scotland (SC002662) by holding a bake sale in Atrium Court. ScotRail Employee Matched Funding donation
Foundation Scotland - Grant to MND Scotland
£185 10/12/2018
to contribute towards funds already raised by James Downey for MND Scotland (SC002662) by holding a ScotRail Football Tournament. ScotRail Employee Matched Funding donation
Foundation Scotland - Grant to MND Scotland
£250 02/10/2018
to contribute towards funds already raised by Gwen McNeil for MND Scotland (SC002662) by holding a charity leg wax, staff raffle and station bucket collection.
Foundation Scotland - Grant to MND Scotland
£250 02/10/2018
to contribute towards funds already raised by Kelly Long (ScotRail employee) for MND Scotland (SC002662) through bucket collections.
Foundation Scotland - Grant to MND Scotland
£250 02/10/2018
to contribute towards funds already raised by Fiona Leitch (ScotRail employee) for MND Scotland (SC002662) by taking part in the Kiltwalk.
Foundation Scotland - Grant to MND Scotland
£250 02/10/2018
to contribute towards funds already raised by Kayleigh Hart (ScotRail employee) for MND Scotland (SC002662), by taking part in a Skydive.
Foundation Scotland - Grant to MND Scotland
£250 02/10/2018
to contribute towards funds already raised by Jordan Love (ScotRail employee) for MND Scotland (SC002662), by taking part in a Skydive.
Foundation Scotland - Grant to MND Scotland
£250 02/10/2018
to contribute towards funds already raised by Gemma Whitelaw (ScotRail employee) for MND Scotland (SC002662) by taking part in a Skydive.
Foundation Scotland - Grant to MND Scotland
£160 02/10/2018
to contribute towards funds already raised by Charles Spence (ScotRail employee) for MND Scotland (SC002662), by taking part in a Skydive.
Foundation Scotland - Grant to MND Scotland
£250 02/10/2018
to contribute towards funds already raised by Caitlin McWilliams (ScotRail employee) for MND Scotland (SC002662), by taking part in a Skydive.
Foundation Scotland - Grant to MND Scotland
£250 02/10/2018
to contribute towards funds already raised by Allanna Murphy (ScotRail Employee) for MND Scotland (SC002662), by taking part in a Skydive.
Foundation Scotland - Grant to MND Scotland
£250 28/08/2018
to contribute towards funds already raised by Brian McFarland (ScotRail employee) for MND Scotland (SC002662) by taking part in the Kiltwalk.
Foundation Scotland - Grant to MND Scotland
£250 28/08/2018
to contribute towards funds already raised by Melanie Skilling (ScotRail employee) for MND Scotland (SC002662) by taking part in the Kiltwalk.
Foundation Scotland - Grant to MND Scotland
£250 28/08/2018
to contribute towards funds already raised by Michael McLean (ScotRail Employee) for MND Scotland (SC002662) by taking part in a Skydive.
Foundation Scotland - Grant to MND Scotland
£250 28/08/2018
to contribute towards funds already raised by Goitseone Baisana Gondo (ScotRail Employee) for MND Scotland (SC002662) by taking part in a Skydive.
Foundation Scotland - Grant to MND Scotland
£768 22/01/2014
To purchase a closomat toilet.
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Data sourced from Donors via 360 Giving

How is it governed?

Directors (11)
Current Directors appointed
Gender Split

Age Range of Directors: 37-71
Legal constitution
  • Charity registered in Scotland on 23/06/1981, number: SC002662
  • Registered at Companies House on 03/04/2001, number: SC217735
Filing Record
4 returns made; all on time
Main office

6th Floor, Merchant Exchange, 20 Bell Street, Glasgow, G1 1LG

Objectives

4.2.1 The relief of those in need by reason of ill health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage caused by Motor Neurone Disease by:- 4.2.1.1 The provision of care, support and practical assistance. 4.2.1.2 The provision of items, services and facilities which are calculated to relieve those impacted by Motor Neurone Disease, after appropriate health and/or social care consultation. 4.2.1.3 The provision of services and facilities which are calculated to provide support to the families and carers of those impacted by Motor Neurone Disease 4.2.1.4 The development and execution of campaigns designed to deliver appropriate improvements in related services 4.2.2 The advancement of health by:- 4.2.2.1 The development of services and facilities which are calculated to relieve suffering of people impacted by Motor Neurone Disease. 4.2.2.2 The development of services and facilities which are calculated to provide support to the families and carers of people impacted by Motor Neurone Disease. 4.2.2.3 The promotion and funding of appropriate research into the care, cause, treatment and possible prevention of Motor Neurone Disease 4.2.2.4 The development and execution of campaigns designed to deliver appropriate improvements in healthcare 4.2.3 The advancement of education by:- 4.2.3.1 The dissemination of the results of research into the care, cause, treatment and possible prevention of Motor Neurone Disease. 4.2.3.2 The development of education services relating to Motor Neurone Disease. 4.2.3.3 The promotion and funding of education services relating to Motor Neurone Disease. 4.2.3.4 The promotion and funding of the development of research skills and capabilities relating to Motor Neurone Disease 4.2.3.5 The development and execution of campaigns designed to deliver improvements in awareness and understanding of Motor Neurone Disease

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