Duchenne UK
Also known as: The Duchenne Children's Trust
Duchenne UK's mission is to find a cure for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD). Duchenne UK also lobbies government and regulators in support of it's goal and raises public awareness through the media and through events. Duchenne UK provide services and promote opportunities to enable individuals suffering with DMD and their families to live as independently as possible.
Activities & Mission
Duchenne UK's mission is to find a cure for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD). Duchenne UK also lobbies government and regulators in support of it's goal and raises public awareness through the media and through events. Duchenne UK provide services and promote opportunities to enable individuals suffering with DMD and their families to live as independently as possible.
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 Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 67% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 23% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 21% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
The Commission record shows this related event on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2018 — Hope for Gabriel (organisation 5082515)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £3,102,031 | £3,473,904 | £3,056,379 | £3,991,486 | £836,997 | 17 / 0 |
| 2023 | £3,940,704 | £2,994,201 | £2,606,126 | £4,353,871 | £1,078,419 | 15 / 0 |
| 2022 | £3,757,736 | £2,352,988 | £1,986,565 | £2,519,013 | £665,628 | 12 / 0 |
| 2021 | £1,619,240 | £2,071,228 | £1,825,811 | £1,329,176 | £128,372 | 6 / 0 |
| 2020 | £1,637,377 | £1,881,893 | £1,792,696 | £2,299,005 | £145,764 | 7 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Duchenne UK
What does Duchenne UK do?
Duchenne UK's mission is to find a cure for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD). Duchenne UK also lobbies government and regulators in support of it's goal and raises public awareness through the media and through events. Duchenne UK provide services and promote opportunities to enable individuals suffering with DMD and their families to live as independently as possible.
How much income did Duchenne UK report in 2024?
Duchenne UK reported total income of £3.10m and reported expenditure of £3.47m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Duchenne UK?
Duchenne UK has a program ratio of 98.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 67% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Duchenne UK registered as a charity?
Duchenne UK was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 May 2012 as charity number 1147094. It has been registered for 14 years.
Who runs Duchenne UK?
Duchenne UK is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Sri Krishnan Guru-Murthy. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Duchenne UK operate?
Duchenne UK operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Duchenne UK a registered charity?
Yes — Duchenne UK is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1147094.
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London
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Also Known As
- The Duchenne Children's Trust
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
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