Beacon: For Rare Diseases LTD
Also known as: Findacure Foundation
Findacure works to:Empower patient groups to build their patient community, develop as a charity, and drive treatment research and development.Promote collaboration between rare disease stakeholders to facilitate treatment development for all.
Activities & Mission
Findacure works to:Empower patient groups to build their patient community, develop as a charity, and drive treatment research and development.Promote collaboration between rare disease stakeholders to facilitate treatment development for all.
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.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 55% of UK Research charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 273). How is this calculated?
Higher than 38% of UK Research charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 39% of UK Research charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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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 | £691,035 | £661,717 | £609,453 | £220,802 | £64,225 | 11 / 10 |
| 2024 | £523,301 | £478,828 | £437,776 | £191,484 | £74,613 | 10 / 5 |
| 2022 | £269,865 | £318,343 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £324,970 | £196,149 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Beacon: For Rare Diseases LTD
What does Beacon: For Rare Diseases LTD do?
Findacure works to:Empower patient groups to build their patient community, develop as a charity, and drive treatment research and development.Promote collaboration between rare disease stakeholders to facilitate treatment development for all.
How much income did Beacon: For Rare Diseases LTD report in 2025?
Beacon: For Rare Diseases LTD reported total income of £691k and reported expenditure of £662k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Beacon: For Rare Diseases LTD?
Beacon: For Rare Diseases LTD has a program ratio of 88.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 55% of UK Research charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 273 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Beacon: For Rare Diseases LTD registered as a charity?
Beacon: For Rare Diseases LTD was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 November 2012 as charity number 1149646. It has been registered for 14 years.
Who runs Beacon: For Rare Diseases LTD?
Beacon: For Rare Diseases LTD 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 Beacon: For Rare Diseases LTD operate?
Beacon: For Rare Diseases LTD operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is Beacon: For Rare Diseases LTD a registered charity?
Yes — Beacon: For Rare Diseases LTD is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1149646.
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- Findacure Foundation
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- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
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