MS Together

MS Together is a UK-based charity registered with charity number 1200565. It focuses primarily on supporting individuals aged 18 to 35 living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS).

Mission and Activities

The charity aims to raise awareness of MS and provide essential support to those affected by the condition. MS Together emphasizes the importance of community and strives to ensure that no one has to face MS alone. They achieve this through various services, including peer-to-peer support, organizing virtual and in-person events, and empowering individuals to share their stories and advocate for themselves. This approach helps people with MS to live their best lives despite their condition.

Services and Focus

MS Together offers specialized services tailored to the needs of young adults with MS. The charity recognizes the changing landscape of MS treatment and support needs, especially for those under 35. They run initiatives such as a counselling pilot program, which provides one-to-one and group counselling sessions to young people with MS in the UK and Ireland. This service aims to meet the growing demand for mental health support among young adults living with MS.

General Information

As of the latest available financial year, MS Together reported a total income of £30,660 and a total expenditure of £12,340. The charity operates with a team of trustees and over 40 volunteers but does not have any trading subsidiaries or employee benefits exceeding £60,000. None of the trustees receive remuneration from the charity.

MS Together operates across the UK, addressing the needs of a community where over 150,000 people live with MS. With new treatments available, the focus has shifted towards supporting young adults, as MS becomes the most common disabling neurological condition among this age group. The charity's efforts aim to provide comprehensive support from the onset of diagnosis, helping young people navigate life with MS.

[1] https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/5200249 [2] https://mstogether.org [3] https://mstogether.org/about-us/ [4] https://www.instagram.com/mstogetherofficial/ [5] https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/mstcounselling