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Ataxia UK

Ataxia UK supports people affected by ataxia by;funding medical and other research and thereafter disseminating results, providing information on ataxia to people with ataxia and also medical and social care professionals, distribution of welfare grants, campaigning for improvement in treatment and services, facilitating self-help groups and piloting new service delivery models

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Activities & Mission

Ataxia UK supports people affected by ataxia by;funding medical and other research and thereafter disseminating results, providing information on ataxia to people with ataxia and also medical and social care professionals, distribution of welfare grants, campaigning for improvement in treatment and services, facilitating self-help groups and piloting new service delivery models

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,783,693
Latest Expenditure
£1,796,854

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 88.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 39% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1335). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 87.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 24% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 17.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 17% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £594,861
Charitable Activities £951,258
Other Trading £235,692
Investments £1,882
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,579,433
Raising Funds £217,421
Governance £94,761
Grants to Institutions £77,768
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£1,783,693
£1,796,854£1,579,433£514,455£355,00019 / 78
2024
£1,813,777
£1,325,472£1,054,353£527,616£312,70420 / 89
2023
£1,450,152
£1,283,318£1,080,219£39,311£367,00018 / 120
2022
£1,574,508
£1,340,687£1,105,659-£127,523£723,91319 / 117
2021
£1,905,504
£3,006,956£2,772,654-£361,344£590,30618 / 117

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Ataxia UK

What does Ataxia UK do?

Ataxia UK supports people affected by ataxia by;funding medical and other research and thereafter disseminating results, providing information on ataxia to people with ataxia and also medical and social care professionals, distribution of welfare grants, campaigning for improvement in treatment and services, facilitating self-help groups and piloting new service delivery models

How much income did Ataxia UK report in 2025?

Ataxia UK reported total income of £1.78m and reported expenditure of £1.80m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Ataxia UK?

Ataxia UK has a program ratio of 88.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 39% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1335 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Ataxia UK registered as a charity?

Ataxia UK was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 February 2004 as charity number 1102391. It has been registered for 22 years.

Who runs Ataxia UK?

Ataxia UK 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 Ataxia UK operate?

Ataxia UK operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is Ataxia UK a registered charity?

Yes — Ataxia UK is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1102391.

Details

Address
12 Broadbent Close
London
N6 5JW
Registration Date
27 February 2004
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4005094
Charity Number
1102391

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Trustees

Angela June Hosie
David Ernest Martin
Dr Harriet Judith Clare Brown
Katharine Rudkin
Katherine Anne Jones
Also governs 1 other charity
Nathan Hall
Olivia Wood
Rachel Anne Harrison
Steve Reid

Sectors & Classifications

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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