Founders, Stuart Bates MBE and Richard Brailsford set up Artists Against MND with one focus. To raise money to cure MND. All art is donated free of charge, and the founders do not take a wage. Money raised goes directly to MND charities. These are Darby Rimmer MND Foundation and The Mel Evans MBE Foundation. Please read on to understand more about Richard and Stuart’s stories and links to MND.

Richard Brailsford
Richard’s Dad, Chris died from Motor Neurone Disease in 2013, after a savage 9-month illness. Richard’s obsession since then has been to find a cure for MND. From an awful situation, Richard, his sister Lorna and wider friends and family formed The MND Army. He and Stuart have united behind a shared passion to cure MND. They have a strong bond and friendship. The MND Army focuses on physical challenges or creating enjoyable, fun, and meaningful events, whilst making a difference. Richard and his The MND Army have raised over £100,000 to date.
Although certainly not an art connoisseur, Richard is an art lover. Working with Stuart, the wonderful artists and art experts, Richard shares the Artists Against MND objective of art being a force for good and to fund research.
A cure isn’t a wish, it is an obsession. Richard says he just wishes to remove one word from a sentence. “There is NOT a cure for MND”.
Richard and Stuart share the same aspiration for Artists Against MND. Richard is incredibly excited and grateful for the support from artists and those who purchase these works of art".

Stuart Bates MBE
Stuart has been a passionate fundraiser since his hero and older brother Spencer, known to all as Spenny, was diagnosed with MND in 2009. Upon Spenny’s death in 2011 he promised to keep raising funds and awareness until a cure was found.
He has been the driving force behind many high profile fundraising ventures, most notably Spennylympics in 2021. During the Tokyo Olympics he completed every single one of the 102 events over the 17 days of the games. This was covered across the world with TV appearances in over 50 countries.
In 2022 he was immensely honoured to attend the state funeral of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II on behalf of the British fundraising community.
In 2023 he was awarded an MBE for services to the Motor Neurone Disease community.
Through their shared experiences Stuart and Richard have forged a brilliant friendship and an even deeper desire to rid the world of this cruellest of diseases.
Stuart has many passions, with art being one of them.
Stuart and Richard have been humbled by the generosity of time, spirit and sense of community that the art world has shown since the inception of Artists Against MND. They truly believe that together they will all bring the reality of a cure that little step closer.
Skiathos Alexandras Shops A3 print (numbered and mounted limited edition print)
Limited to 100 fine art limited edition prints, this ‘Skiathos Alexandras Shops’ print is mounted. Printed on Giclée fine art paper, this print is signed and numbered by John and supplied with a certificate of authenticity.
WHAT IS GICLÉE?
Giclée fine art reproduction prints (pronounced ‘gee-clay’) are extremely high-quality, digital prints that are created using an ultra-fine inkjet printing process to produce images of intense colour and vibrancy.
Giclee fine art use lightfast inks, which are resistant to damage caused by light, and come with an 85-year lightfast guarantee. The Hahnemühle award winning paper used is acid-free, 100 % cotton rag with superior finish.
Please note, Buy Now is our equivalent to the minimum amount we will sell for (‘reserve’). We may lower prices, and change dates. Although this happens extremely rarely, we wish to maximise funds for MND research, and the speed with which money is invested in research. Time is of the essence for those living with MND. Unless otherwise stated, Artists Against MND do not make a penny out of any sale. This includes the artists.
Skiathos Alexandras Shops A3 print (numbered and mounted limited edition print)
Limited to 100 fine art limited edition prints, this ‘Skiathos Alexandras Shops’ print is mounted. Printed on Giclée fine art paper, this print is signed and numbered by John and supplied with a certificate of authenticity.
WHAT IS GICLÉE?
Giclée fine art reproduction prints (pronounced ‘gee-clay’) are extremely high-quality, digital prints that are created using an ultra-fine inkjet printing process to produce images of intense colour and vibrancy.
Giclee fine art use lightfast inks, which are resistant to damage caused by light, and come with an 85-year lightfast guarantee. The Hahnemühle award winning paper used is acid-free, 100 % cotton rag with superior finish.
Please note, Buy Now is our equivalent to the minimum amount we will sell for (‘reserve’). We may lower prices, and change dates. Although this happens extremely rarely, we wish to maximise funds for MND research, and the speed with which money is invested in research. Time is of the essence for those living with MND. Unless otherwise stated, Artists Against MND do not make a penny out of any sale. This includes the artists.
Skiathos Boat A3 print (numbered and mounted limited edition print)
Limited to 100 fine art limited edition prints, this ‘Skiathos Boat’ print is mounted. Printed on Giclée fine art paper, this print is signed and numbered by John and supplied with a certificate of authenticity.
WHAT IS GICLÉE?
Giclée fine art reproduction prints (pronounced ‘gee-clay’) are extremely high-quality, digital prints that are created using an ultra-fine inkjet printing process to produce images of intense colour and vibrancy.
Giclee fine art use lightfast inks, which are resistant to damage caused by light, and come with an 85-year lightfast guarantee. The Hahnemühle award winning paper used is acid-free, 100 % cotton rag with superior finish.
Please note, Buy Now is our equivalent to the minimum amount we will sell for (‘reserve’). We may lower prices, and change dates. Although this happens extremely rarely, we wish to maximise funds for MND research, and the speed with which money is invested in research. Time is of the essence for those living with MND. Unless otherwise stated, Artists Against MND do not make a penny out of any sale. This includes the artists.
Church Green Witney A3 print (limited edition)
Limited to 100 fine art limited edition prints, this ‘Church Green Witney’ print is mounted. Printed on Giclée fine art paper, this print is signed and numbered by John and supplied with a certificate of authenticity.
WHAT IS GICLÉE?
Giclée fine art reproduction prints (pronounced ‘gee-clay’) are extremely high-quality, digital prints that are created using an ultra-fine inkjet printing process to produce images of intense colour and vibrancy.
Giclee fine art use lightfast inks, which are resistant to damage caused by light, and come with an 85-year lightfast guarantee. The Hahnemühle award winning paper used is acid-free, 100 % cotton rag with superior finish.
Please note, Buy Now is our equivalent to the minimum amount we will sell for (‘reserve’). We may lower prices, and change dates. Although this happens extremely rarely, we wish to maximise funds for MND research, and the speed with which money is invested in research. Time is of the essence for those living with MND. Unless otherwise stated, Artists Against MND do not make a penny out of any sale. This includes the artists.