Multiple Sclerosis Society of Great Britain

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Multiple Sclerosis Society of Great Britain is a British medical research charity dedicated to curing the neurological condition multiple sclerosis. The MS Society are also committed to bringing high quality health and social care within reach of everyone affected by MS.

Founded in 1953 by Richard Cave, whose wife had MS, the MS Society is the UK's largest charity for people affected by Multiple Sclerosis (MS). It is a membership organisation, with 43000 members (Jan 2006), but provides services to all.

The Society has a network of branches (350 in Sept 2005) & regions (19) across the UK, 4 national offices; Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland and London. The Society National Centre is in Cricklewood, London.

MS Society activities include:

funding MS research into cure, cause and quality of life
providing 4 respite care centres
providing grants (financial assistance) to individuals
education and training on MS to those affected directly and to health professionals
producing numerous publications on MS: Publications downloads
running a freephone specialist Helpline (0808 800 8000)
providing local support groups through a branch and region network
running charity dances and balls

The MS Society receives most of its income from personal donations. It also raises money through sponsored events

Creator of the extremely popular Harry Potter series, J. K. Rowling whos mother died of MS.