MLD Support Association UK
Analysis
MLD Support Association UK is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Kent. It was registered in January 2013, 13 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives and disability, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides advocacy/advice/information and sponsors or undertakes research.
In the financial year ending July 2025, MLD Support Association UK reported income of £53k and spending of £31k, leaving 42% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from July 2021 to July 2025, income grew from £9,254 to £53k (+476%), an average of +55% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to July 2022, when income rose by 187%. Over the whole period it spent 79% 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 Support Association UK sits at the 53rd percentile: it is larger than about 53% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 62nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include West Hill Village Hall (£53k), 38 Degrees Trust (£53k) and The Wilson Memorial Trust (£53k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
We have prepared informative leaflets on Metachromatic Leukodystrophy (MLD), to spread awareness of the disease to medical establishments and raise awareness . We have established links with other charitable organisations who can provide complimentary services to families affected by MLD . We are advocates on behalf of affected families and have strong links to specialist centres.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| West Hill Village Hall | Devon | £53k |
| 38 Degrees Trust | London | £53k |
| The Wilson Memorial Trust | Steyning | £53k |
| Concern Cymru | Cardiff | £53k |