action duchenne limited

The charity supports children and young people, people with disabilities, and the general public. Action Duchenne Limited is a registered charity whose purpose is general charitable purposes. It delivers its work by making grants to individuals. The charity is based in Bristol and operates in England And Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.

This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

Action Duchenne campaigns and supports research for a cure for Duchenne and Becker Muscular Dystrophy. Duchenne is a severe and progressive muscle wasting disease that leaves young people paralysed and facing early death by late teens. The Charity has launched a Registry for Duchenne patients to help to progress Clinical trials.

Fundraising

See where Action Duchenne Limited is active and find local fundraising opportunities.

Region

England And Wales

Country

Scotland Northern Ireland

Financial Information

Latest Income

£612,379

Latest Expenditure

£642,358

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 95.0%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 90.6%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 17.9%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £257,546

Charitable Activities £135,819

Other Trading £209,235

Investments £9,779

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £581,912

Raising Funds £60,446

Governance £54,378

Grants to Institutions £21,180

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£612,379	£642,358	£581,912	£521,436	£207,700	10 / 14
2023	£711,864	£580,845	£545,120	£551,415	£145,200	9 / 18
2022	£562,186	£359,863	£284,543	£420,396	£420,156	8 / 125
2021	£494,338	£367,861				0 / 122
2020	£758,434	£781,972	£685,441	£113,028	£113,028	6 / 117