MS Society

The MS Society is the UK’s largest charity dedicated to supporting the 100,000 people with multiple sclerosis in the UK, their friends and loved ones. Multiple sclerosis (MS) is the most common disabling neurological condition affecting young adults. It is most commonly diagnosed in young women aged between 20 and 30.

The symptoms of MS can be devastating and commonly include paralysis, pain, loss of sight, incontinence, mobility problems and extreme fatigue. For some people, MS is characterised by periods of relapse and remission while for others it has a progressive pattern. For everyone, it makes life unpredictable.

The Society invests heavily to improve the quality of care and services for everyone affected by MS. We are the largest UK charitable funder of MS research, seeking to develop more effective treatments, investigating ways to halt progression and possibly even one day a cure. We also have over 300 branches throughout the UK, run respite care centres, provide grants, information and support as well as seeking to increase awareness of the condition.

We are almost entirely reliant on voluntary income to enable us to continue our vital work. 86 pence in every pound is spent directly on research and services for people affected by MS.