Parkinson's UK

Parkinson's UK

Parkinson's UK was founded through charitable and public donations and now operates as the leading UK charity dedicated to everyone affected by Parkinson's. Gary Shaughnessy CBE took over as Chair of the Board of Trustees, guiding the organisation's 2023–2026 strategy. The charity allocates its resources across four strategic pillars: pushing for excellent health and care, building community support, getting new treatments faster, and becoming fit for the future. Asset-class allocation includes direct grants for NHS nurse and therapist posts, physical activity programmes, and technology evaluation. Confirmed investments include initial funding for 20 new specialist Parkinson's nurse posts and 20 therapist posts, supporting at least 6,000 more people annually. By end of 2026, it plans to invest over £40 million to speed development of new treatments, therapies, and technology. Geographic footprint covers all four UK nations: England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Deployment stands at over £40 million committed by 2026 (per firm strategy page). Parkinson's UK maintains multiple offices across the UK in London, Belfast, Perth, and Pontypridd. Adjacent vehicles include a helpline, local groups, online forums, volunteer network, and two member magazines. May 2026: Published its 2023–2026 strategy, specifying £40 million investment target and 20 new health professional posts. Parkinson's UK operates as a membership-based charity, not a family office or asset manager, with over 40,000 members actively shaping its priorities. Its governance structure includes a board of trustees elected by members and an Annual Members' Meeting where trustees are voted in, giving the community direct influence over strategic direction and resource allocation.