MLD UK
Analysis
MLD UK is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Essex. It was registered in November 2005, 21 years ago. Its declared purposes cover the advancement of health or saving of lives, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 03108132). It says it acts as an umbrella or resource body.
In the financial year ending February 2025, MLD UK reported income of £28k and spending of £15k, leaving 47% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from February 2021 to February 2025, income grew from £20k to £28k (+41%), an average of +8.9% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to February 2024, when income rose by 35%. Over the whole period it spent 53% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, MLD UK sits at the 43rd percentile: it is larger than about 43% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 51st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Ensbury Park Community Association (£28k), Christ Apostolic Church-Mountain of Salvation/End Time Revival Ministry (Moserem) (£28k) and Poynton Commodores Drum and Bugle Corps (£28k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Donations received will be used for people who cannot otherwise afford manual lymph drainage to treat chronic conditions.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Ensbury Park Community Association | Bournemouth | £28k |
| Christ Apostolic Church-Mountain of Salvation/End Time Revival Ministry (Moserem) | Kent | £28k |
| Poynton Commodores Drum and Bugle Corps | Stockport | £28k |
| Blaxton Village Hall | South Yorkshire | £28k |