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Genetic Alliance UK LTD

Also known as: Genetic Interest Group, Genetic Interest Group Limited, Rare Disease UK, Rduk, Swan UK

Genetic Alliance UK is an alliance of over 230 charities and support groups. We have a 30-year track record of working together to improve the lives of people in the UK with lifelong and complex genetic and rare conditions. We run two long-standing projects, Rare Disease UK and SWAN UK.

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Activities & Mission

Genetic Alliance UK is an alliance of over 230 charities and support groups. We have a 30-year track record of working together to improve the lives of people in the UK with lifelong and complex genetic and rare conditions. We run two long-standing projects, Rare Disease UK and SWAN UK.

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
£885,853
Latest Expenditure
£705,015

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 70.4%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 88.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 13.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £679,790
Charitable Activities £205,179
Other Trading £0
Investments £884
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £623,324
Raising Funds £81,691
Governance £14,400
Grants to Institutions £0
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
£885,853
£705,015£623,324£222,684£190,30611 / 12
2024
£780,935
£862,752£751,099£41,846£24,00017 / 12
2023
£741,859
£769,204£674,813£123,663£92,97416 / 25
2022
£713,568
£762,424£667,008£151,008£151,00817 / 15
2021
£939,440
£808,907£703,463£199,864£160,73017 / 15

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Genetic Alliance UK LTD

What does Genetic Alliance UK LTD do?

Genetic Alliance UK is an alliance of over 230 charities and support groups. We have a 30-year track record of working together to improve the lives of people in the UK with lifelong and complex genetic and rare conditions. We run two long-standing projects, Rare Disease UK and SWAN UK.

How much income did Genetic Alliance UK LTD report in 2025?

Genetic Alliance UK LTD reported total income of £886k and reported expenditure of £705k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Genetic Alliance UK LTD registered as a charity?

Genetic Alliance UK LTD was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 May 2006 as charity number 1114195. It has been registered for 20 years.

Who runs Genetic Alliance UK LTD?

Genetic Alliance UK LTD is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is Elizabeth Porterfield. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Genetic Alliance UK LTD operate?

Genetic Alliance UK LTD operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is Genetic Alliance UK LTD a registered charity?

Yes — Genetic Alliance UK LTD is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1114195.

Details

Address
Genetic Alliance UK
The Clock Tower
5 Farleigh Road
Old Weston Road
Flax Bourton
Bristol
Registration Date
15 May 2006
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4023416
Charity Number
1114195

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Trustees

Elizabeth Porterfield Chair
Dr Michael Winter FRCGP
Dr Shehla Nilofer Mohammed
Emily Merrell
GLORIA JANE CLARK
Also governs 2 other charities
Gregor Stevenson
Professor Lara Bloom
Rebecca Middleton
Also governs 1 other charity
SARA JOHANNE HUNT
Susan Jane Millman
Also governs 2 other charities
Timothy Kamombo
Toby William Hannam

Also Known As

  • Genetic Interest Group
  • Genetic Interest Group Limited
  • Rare Disease UK
  • Rduk
  • Swan UK

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14 May 2026
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