The UK Myeloma Society
Analysis
The UK Myeloma Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in September 2000, 26 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and the advancement of health or saving of lives, which this site groups under health and saving lives. It says it acts as an umbrella or resource body.
In the financial year ending March 2025, The UK Myeloma Society reported income of £190k and spending of £152k, leaving 20% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £138k to £190k (+38%), an average of +8.4% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2025, when income rose by 38%. Over the whole period it spent 70% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, The UK Myeloma Society sits at the 72nd percentile: it is larger than about 72% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 80th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Dudley Stroke Association (£190k), Friends of Trent Vale Trail (£190k) and Dispensaire Francais-Societe Francaise de Bienfaisance French Clinic and French Benevolent Society (£190k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The education of the public, particularly in the treatment of myeloma, through the promotion of research and the dissemination of results. Also, the relief of persons suffering from myeloma by the development and provision of guidelines for treatment, and promoting an understanding of issues relating to myeloma by encouraging communication between research groups and healthcare professionals.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Dudley Stroke Association | Kingswinford | £190k |
| Friends of Trent Vale Trail | Nottinghamshire | £190k |
| Dispensaire Francais-Societe Francaise de Bienfaisance French Clinic and French Benevolent Society | London | £190k |
| The Running Bee Foundation | Manchester | £190k |