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Multiple Sclerosis Society of Great Britain

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Abbreviation
  
MS Society

Purpose
  
To stop MS

Membership
  
32,000

Number of volunteers
  
5,500

Staff
  
265

Formation
  
1953

Location
  
UK

Founded
  
1953

Headquarters
  
London

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Legal status
  
Charitable Organization

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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.

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History

The MS Society was founded in 1953 by Richard Cave, whose wife, Mary, had MS.

Activities

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 (over 270) and 5,500 volunteers, who help to raise awareness and funds for the Society, both locally and nationally.

MS Society activities include:

  • funding MS research into cure, cause and quality of life, including animal experimentation; since 1956 the MS Society has invested over £136 million of today’s money in research.
  • providing grants (financial assistance) to individuals
  • education and training on MS to those affected directly and to health professionals
  • producing numerous publications on MS: Publications downloads
  • running a freephone specialist MS Helpline (0808 800 8000)
  • providing local support groups through a branch and region network
  • organising events such as MS Life, Multiple Challenge and Living with MS, designed to be educational and social events.

    • 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.

    References

    Multiple Sclerosis Society of Great Britain Wikipedia
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