Where the money goes

We make the very most of the money we raise to help people affected by ataxia.

Here are some of the ways your support helps us.

Funding research into potential new treatments for a wide range of ataxias

Speech therapy techniques to improve communication

Novel physiotherapy techniques to help mobility
Creating a network of specialist Accredited Ataxia Centres around the UK.

Because the ataxias are uncommon, ‘one-stop’ access to services and the latest information on research developments, as well as skilled sensitive advisors, is critically important. In 2006 – 2007, we invested £116,000 in the development of the network.
Local support groups

Our Branch Development & Support Officer helps families affected by ataxia to access local support, friendship and information.
Unique services for people affected by ataxia

In our last financial year (2006 – 2007), we spent £353,000 on care services including welfare grants, our Helpline, publications and conferences.

For every £1 we spent, 40 pence was for research, 36 pence for providing services to our beneficiaries and 12 pence towards developing the specialist Ataxia Centres network nationwide.

9 pence was invested in fundraising, to make sure we can continue to help people affected by ataxia in the longer term. Our administration costs were 3 pence for every £1.

Helpline: 0845 644 0606

Where the money goes