As you may be aware, my wife Caroline has had MS for a considerable time and her type is Secondary Progressive MS, for which there is no cure and unbelievably no treatment and very little support on the NHS.

We are fortunate that in the Bristol/South Gloucestershire/ North Somerset areas that we have The Brightwell. The Brightwell is run as an independent charity which does not receive any funding from the NHS nor the MS Society but is a real lifeline for many of us living with chronic neurological conditions. She receives specialist neuro-physio, as well as support from staff and other members.

She has been been a member and volunteer fundraiser for a number of years and recently set up the Brightwell 100. The Brightwell 100 was launched in February 2022. This new initiative will form the key part of The Brightwell’s corporate fund raising, vital to keep the charity running and flourishing.

The Brightwell, incorporating The West of England MS Therapy Centre, is looking to have a cohort of 100 corporate sponsors each supporting the charity with a “share” or “part share” of £1,000. This will enable The Brightwell to develop and increase the services and support that we offer those living with chronic neurological conditions.



 Please visit www.thebrightwell.org.uk/brightwell-100 for further information.