McS-Aware
Analysis
McS-Aware is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Hitchin. It was registered in May 2013, 13 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, 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 company (Companies House number 07772408). It says it provides advocacy/advice/information and sponsors or undertakes research.
In the financial year ending October 2025, McS-Aware reported income of £17k and spending of £23k, spending 132% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from October 2021 to October 2025, income fell from £40k to £17k (-56%), an average of -18% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to October 2024, when income rose by 225%. Over the whole period it spent 91% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, McS-Aware sits at the 35th percentile: it is larger than about 35% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 42nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Teignmouth Beach Surf Life Saving Club (£17k), Shropshire Kidney Patients Association (£17k) and Seaton Village Hall and Recreation Ground (£17k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
MCS-Aware provides awareness, support and education for anyone affected by Environmental Illness (EI) and Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS) worldwide. We aim to facilitate research into Multiple Chemical Sensitivity and to campaign for recognition and better services for people with EI. Resources include an E-newsletter, forum, support group and quarterly magazine.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Teignmouth Beach Surf Life Saving Club | Devon | £17k |
| Shropshire Kidney Patients Association | Shropshire | £17k |
| Seaton Village Hall and Recreation Ground | Cumbria | £17k |
| New Lodge Riding for the Disabled Association | London | £17k |