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Dravet Syndrome UK

Also known as: The Idea League UK

Support for children and adults suffering from Dravet syndrome and their families

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Activities & Mission

Support for children and adults suffering from Dravet syndrome and their families

Grants

Dravet Syndrome UK makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
individuals
Total spending (2026)
£735,372
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
children and young people and people with disabilities
What it supports
the advancement of health or the saving of lives and disability

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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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
£640,286
Latest Expenditure
£735,372

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 106.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 92.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 14.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £616,761
Charitable Activities £5,910
Other Trading £7,683
Investments £4,013
Other Income £5,919

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £681,678
Raising Funds £50,026
Governance £56,252
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £3,668

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2026.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2026
£640,286
£735,372£681,678£211,792£207,4609 / 10
2025
£561,982
£796,545£728,852£306,878£305,8787 / 14
2024
£487,892
£436,4350 / 5
2023
£456,074
£371,1180 / 6
2022
£342,790
£364,5190 / 12

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Dravet Syndrome UK

What does Dravet Syndrome UK do?

Support for children and adults suffering from Dravet syndrome and their families

How much income did Dravet Syndrome UK report in 2026?

Dravet Syndrome UK reported total income of £640k and reported expenditure of £735k for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Dravet Syndrome UK registered as a charity?

Dravet Syndrome UK was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 February 2009 as charity number 1128289. It has been registered for 17 years.

Who runs Dravet Syndrome UK?

Dravet Syndrome UK is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is Galia Wilson-John. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Dravet Syndrome UK operate?

Dravet Syndrome UK operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England.

Is Dravet Syndrome UK a registered charity?

Yes — Dravet Syndrome UK is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1128289.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
26 February 2009
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4044034
Charity Number
1128289

Trustees

Galia Wilson-John Chair
Alex Williams
John David Rees Lloyd
Neil Williamson
Stephanie Smith

Also Known As

  • The Idea League UK

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
26 October 2026
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