Meningitis Now
Charitable company · registered 1990
What the charity does
Meningitis Now is a charity formed in 2013 by the merger of Meningitis UK & Meningitis Trust, founders of the meningitis movement in the UK in the mid 1980s. We exist to save lives & rebuild futures through research, awareness & support.Our vision is a future where no one in the UK loses their life to meningitis & everyone affected gets the support they need to rebuild their lives.
Income and spending
Income Spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2025 | £2,147,388 | £2,572,610 |
| 31 March 2024 | £2,157,226 | £2,515,715 |
| 31 March 2023 | £2,077,811 | £2,365,849 |
| 31 March 2022 | £2,051,890 | £1,955,576 |
| 31 March 2021 | £2,240,287 | £2,085,844 |
Charity details
- Charity number
- 803016
- Company number
- 02469130
- Registered
- 9 March 1990
- Latest income
- £2,147,388 (year to 31 March 2025)
- Latest spending
- £2,572,610
- Volunteers
- 134
- Reporting
- Submission Received
- Gift Aid
- Registered with HMRC for Gift Aid
- Linked charities
- 1
Contact
- Address
- Meningitis Now, Fern House, Daniels Industrial Estate, 104 Bath Road, Stroud, GL5 3TJ
- Phone
- 01453768000
- Website
- meningitisnow.org
Official record: Charity Commission register, charity number 803016.
What the charity does
Who it helps
How it helps
Where it operates
Charitable objects
A. To relieve sickness and distress among persons who are suffering from meningitis (which in these objects means meningitis in all forms and includes all and any associated conditions) or septicaemia or who are disabled as a result of meningitis or septicaemia.b. To undertake and fund research into all strains of meningitis whether viral or bacterial or septicaemia and to publish, assist with, and/or fund the publication and dissemination of the useful results thereof.c. To work towards the elimination of meningitis as a serious medical problem.d. To provide support to people who suffer meningitis or septicaemia and their immediate families, guardians or partners.
Area of benefit: Not Defined
Governing document: Memorandum and articles incorporated 12/02/1990as amended by special resolution(s) Dated 23/04/1998as amended by special resolution(s) Dated 25/02/2004as amended by special resolution(s) Dated 15/10/2008as amended by certificate of incorporation on change of name dated 25/09/2013as amended by special resolution(s) Dated 20 oct 2022
Employees earning over £60,000
- £70,001–£80,000 · 1 employee
- £90,001–£100,000 · 1 employee
Other names
- Meningitis Trust · previous name
- The Meningitis Trust · working name
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Questions and answers
What is the charity number of Meningitis Now?
Meningitis Now is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales under charity number 803016 and is also a company (number 02469130).
How much income does Meningitis Now have?
In the financial year ending 31 March 2025 the charity had an income of £2,147,388 and spent £2,572,610.
How many employees of Meningitis Now earn over £60,000?
2 employees received total benefits over £60,000 in the latest annual return.