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Parkinson's UK
We're the Parkinson's charity that drives better care, treatments and quality of life. Because we're here, no one has to face Parkinson's...
Parkinson's UK
We're the Parkinson's charity that drives better care, treatments and quality of life. Because we're here, no one has to face Parkinson's alone.
General information
Firm type
Foundation
Location
Region
North America
Country
United Kingdom
City
London
Corporate office
50 Broadway, London, SW1H 0DB, United Kingdom
Additional offices
Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom · Perth, Scotland, United Kingdom · Pontypridd, Wales, United Kingdom
Principals
Gary Shaughnessy CBE
Chair of Board of Trustees
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who makes investment decisions at Parkinson's UK?
Investment decisions at Parkinson's UK are overseen by its Board of Trustees, chaired by Gary Shaughnessy CBE. The board sets strategy and approves major funding commitments, with the strategy 2023–2026 published on the firm's website.
How does Parkinson's UK source its funding?
Parkinson's UK is funded primarily through charitable donations, fundraising events, and membership fees from over 40,000 members (per firm website). It does not manage family or institutional capital.
Does Parkinson's UK make direct investments in companies?
Parkinson's UK does not make direct equity investments in companies. It allocates capital via grants and programme funding to NHS trusts, research institutions, and community organisations to deliver health services, research, and support programmes.
Which investment stages does Parkinson's UK target?
Parkinson's UK focuses on funding early-stage and translational research, clinical trials, and service delivery projects. Its strategy targets getting 'new treatments, faster' by investing in the most promising research projects (per firm website).
What sectors does Parkinson's UK avoid?
Parkinson's UK explicitly avoids for-profit equity investments or venture capital. Its entire deployment goes to grant-making for health services, research, and community support.
Is Parkinson's UK a single family office?
No. Parkinson's UK is a charitable membership organisation, not a family office. It is governed by a board of trustees elected by its members and operates under UK charity law.
Where does the underlying wealth come from?
The wealth comes entirely from public donations, fundraising events, and membership contributions. Parkinson's UK does not manage any family fortune.
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