Alex's Wish
To preserve and protect the health of children and adults with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy by providing funding for support and scientific research into treatments and cures .To advance the education of the general public in all areas relating to Duchenne by disseminating information on the disease and its treatments and cures.
Activities & Mission
To preserve and protect the health of children and adults with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy by providing funding for support and scientific research into treatments and cures .To advance the education of the general public in all areas relating to Duchenne by disseminating information on the disease and its treatments and cures.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £368,599 | £362,438 | 0 / 40 | |||
| 2024 | £287,081 | £268,141 | 0 / 30 | |||
| 2023 | £344,578 | £433,762 | 0 / 20 | |||
| 2022 | £225,880 | £223,967 | 0 / 20 | |||
| 2021 | £154,148 | £122,645 | 0 / 10 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Alex's Wish
What does Alex's Wish do?
To preserve and protect the health of children and adults with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy by providing funding for support and scientific research into treatments and cures .To advance the education of the general public in all areas relating to Duchenne by disseminating information on the disease and its treatments and cures.
How much income did Alex's Wish report in 2025?
Alex's Wish reported total income of £369k and reported expenditure of £362k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Alex's Wish registered as a charity?
Alex's Wish was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 September 2012 as charity number 1148845. It has been registered for 14 years.
Who runs Alex's Wish?
Alex's Wish is governed by a board of 9 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Alex's Wish operate?
Alex's Wish operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Alex's Wish a registered charity?
Yes — Alex's Wish is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1148845.
Details
Leicester
LE1 6TE
Registry Information
Is this your charity?
Add your logo, photos and tell the story behind the numbers in your own words. Free for our first 50 launch partners.
Claim this listing Learn more about premium profilesOther notable Research charities
Major UK charities in the same primary sector, drawn from the curated priority cohort.
Trustees
Also governs 1 other charity
Sectors & Classifications
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated