The charity’s CEO and chair have left, while staff face increasing pressures

A healthcare charity has underlined that it “remains open for business” despite revelations that staff face redundancy and salary cuts amid financial pressures. 

TFN exclusively revealed last week that MND Scotland has seen its CEO and chair of the board leave in recent weeks, with salaries being cut for all staff, and voluntary redundancies open to all.

Staff who remain will have their salaries reduced to 80% of their current levels, with vital services - including advocacy work - having already been cut in recent months.

Since 2021 MND Scotland has run significant deficits, according to official accounts filed with charity regulator OSCR. 

In total, MND Scotland spent £3,583,740 more since 2021 than it had brought in.

The charity has now moved to reassure the public that it will continue its work. 

In a statement from interim CEO Dr Jane Haley, MND Scotland said: “MND Scotland remains open for business and we continue to provide vital support to people with motor neuron disease across Scotland, as we have for over 40 years.  

“Recent media coverage has drawn attention to the fact that, like many charities, we are navigating an extremely challenging financial environment. It has become clear that decisive action was required to ensure the long-term stability of the charity. We have been as transparent as possible with colleagues and together we are working on a range of potential options. 

“We are funded entirely by donations and we need people to continue to support us through this challenging period. We are really proud of the relationship we have with the MND community in Scotland and are committed to continuing to support them.”