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Gene People

Also known as: Genetic Disorders UK, Jeans for Genes, Gduk

GENE PEOPLE (FORMERLY GENETIC DISORDERS UK) WAS CREATED IN 2011 WITH THE VISION OF IMPROVING THE LIVES OF THOSE AFFECTED BY GENETIC CONDITIONS. THE CHARITY OFFERs SUPPORT AND INFORMATION TO AFFECTED INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES, AND PROVIDE RESOURCES FOR CONDITION-SPECIFIC UK-BASED SUPPORT GROUPS AND CHARITIES.

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Activities & Mission

GENE PEOPLE (FORMERLY GENETIC DISORDERS UK) WAS CREATED IN 2011 WITH THE VISION OF IMPROVING THE LIVES OF THOSE AFFECTED BY GENETIC CONDITIONS. THE CHARITY OFFERs SUPPORT AND INFORMATION TO AFFECTED INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES, AND PROVIDE RESOURCES FOR CONDITION-SPECIFIC UK-BASED SUPPORT GROUPS AND CHARITIES.

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
£76,635
Latest Expenditure
£89,881

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 48.2%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 53% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £10K to £100K (sample: 174). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 36.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 12% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £10K to £100K. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 44.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 10% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £10K to £100K. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £156,990
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £513,430
Investments £808
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £323,709
Raising Funds £377,848
Governance £13,858
Grants to Institutions £205,095
Other Expenditure £187,213

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
£76,635
£89,8810 / 5
2024
£81,219
£68,1110 / 4
2023
£108,008
£128,8470 / 4
2022
£104,591
£148,2000 / 4
2021
£671,228
£888,770£323,709£74,709£74,7094 / 4

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Gene People

What does Gene People do?

GENE PEOPLE (FORMERLY GENETIC DISORDERS UK) WAS CREATED IN 2011 WITH THE VISION OF IMPROVING THE LIVES OF THOSE AFFECTED BY GENETIC CONDITIONS. THE CHARITY OFFERs SUPPORT AND INFORMATION TO AFFECTED INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES, AND PROVIDE RESOURCES FOR CONDITION-SPECIFIC UK-BASED SUPPORT GROUPS AND CHARITIES.

How much income did Gene People report in 2025?

Gene People reported total income of £77k and reported expenditure of £90k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Gene People?

Gene People has a program ratio of 48.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 53% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £10K to £100K (sample of 174 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Gene People registered as a charity?

Gene People was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 April 2011 as charity number 1141583. It has been registered for 15 years.

Who runs Gene People?

Gene People is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Alastair Kent OBE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Gene People operate?

Gene People operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Gene People a registered charity?

Yes — Gene People is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1141583.

Details

Address
c/o Tudor John Accountants Ltd
Nightingale House
46-48 East Street
EPSOM
Surrey
KT17 1HQ
Registration Date
26 April 2011
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5017660
Charity Number
1141583

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Trustees

Alastair Kent OBE Chair
Christopher John Conway
Derek Ansel
Dr Christine Hilcenko
Also governs 3 other charities
Dr Nicola Taverner
Nigel Lorenzo Nicholls
Saurav Mitra

Sectors & Classifications

Beneficiary group

Also Known As

  • Gene People
  • Genetic Disorders UK
  • Jeans for Genes
  • Gduk
  • Gene People

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