Neuromuscular Research Foundation — Health Charity in Auckland
Neuromuscular Research Foundation is a Charitable Trust charity in the Health sector, based in Auckland, Auckland. This organisation also provides funding to other charities. CharityData rates this charity B+ (82.5/100). Annual revenue: $0.1M NZD. Financial data as at December 2025.
Mission: To fund neuromuscular research, likely to benefit New Zealanders with neuromuscular conditions. The Trust currently prioritises funding research into standards of care, therapies and prevalence of neuromuscular conditions in New Zealand.
- Registration Number
- CC30217
- Charity Type
- Charitable Trust
- Registration Date
- 2008-06-30
- Status
- Active
- CharityData Rating
- B+ (82.5/100)
- Sector
- Health
- Location
- Auckland, Auckland
- info@mda.org.nz
- Funder Status
- Grant-making charity (foundation)
- Data as at
- December 2025
Beneficiaries: General public
Financial Summary
- Total Revenue
- $0.1M NZD
- Total Expenses
- $0.1M NZD
- Total Assets
- $0.2M NZD
- Net Assets
- $0.2M NZD
- Reserve Months
- 4.5 months of operating expenses
- Staff Count
- 2
- Financial Year End
- 2025-12-31
Financial History
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.1M | $0.1M | $0.2M |
| 2024 | $0.0M | $0.0M | $0.1M |
| 2023 | $0.1M | $0.1M | $0.1M |
| 2022 | $0.1M | $0.1M | $0.1M |
| 2021 | $0.1M | $0.1M | $0.1M |
| 2020 | $0.0M | $0.0M | $0.1M |
| 2019 | $0.2M | $0.2M | $0.1M |
| 2018 | $0.1M | $0.1M | $0.1M |
| 2017 | $0.1M | $0.1M | $0.1M |
| 2016 | $0.1M | $0.1M | $0.1M |
CharityData Rating
- Overall Grade
- B+
- Overall Score
- 82.5/100
- Financial Score
- 90
- Governance Score
- 65
- Transparency Score
- 65
Board Members and Officers
Current Officers (2)
| Name | Role | Appointed |
|---|---|---|
| Kyrah Thumbadoo | Trustee | 2026-06-26 |
| Angus Lindsay | Chair | 2024-05-15 |
Former Officers (17)
- Catherine Watts — Trustee
- Scott Boyle — Trustee
- Trevor Jenkin — Trustee (departed 2026-08-21)
- Tristram Ingham — Trustee (departed 2021-04-30)
- Sophie Tamati — Trustee (departed 2017-04-29)
- Gemma Poke — Trustee
- Paula Kersten — Trustee (departed 2015-11-01)
- Kathryn Mcpherson — Trustee (departed 2013-09-13)
- Graeme Hammond-Tooke — Trustee (departed 2024-11-02)
- Dr Alexa Kidd — Trustee (departed 2023-05-30)
- Leigh Hale — Trustee (departed 2026-09-14)
- Arthur Young — Trustee (departed 2023-02-09)
- Richard Roxburgh — Trustee (departed 2020-12-22)
- Mary Burn — Trustee (departed 2011-03-15)
- Lindsay McGregor — Trustee (departed 2016-07-29)
- Rodger Alexander — Trustee (departed 2011-11-03)
- Graeme Longdell — Trustee (departed 2010-08-24)
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Funder Profile
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About
To fund neuromuscular research, likely to benefit New Zealanders with neuromuscular conditions. The Trust currently prioritises funding research into standards of care, therapies and prevalence of neuromuscular conditions in New Zealand.
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