Joseph Patrick Trust

Also known as: Joseph Patrick Memorial Trust

The Joseph Patrick Trust (JPT) provides essential financial support (through grants) to people with muscular dystrophy and related conditions who meet the adopted criteria. The grants cover equipment - such as powered wheelchairs, computers and electric beds - which health and social services do not provide but which are still vital to maintaining independence and quality of life.

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Activities & Mission

Grants

Joseph Patrick Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to: individuals
Total spending (2025): £224,755; Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps: children and young people, elderly people and people with disabilities
What it supports: 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.

Country

Northern Ireland Scotland

Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£159,771

Latest Expenditure

£224,755

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 140.7%

Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

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.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Staff
2025	£159,771	£224,755	0 / 8
2024	£10,665	£115,561	0 / 0
2023	£130,969	£30,450	0 / 0
2022	£69,385	£30,073	0 / 0
2021	£39,225	£15,907	0 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Joseph Patrick Trust

What does Joseph Patrick Trust do?

How much income did Joseph Patrick Trust report in 2025?

Joseph Patrick Trust reported total income of £160k and reported expenditure of £225k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Joseph Patrick Trust registered as a charity?

Joseph Patrick Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 September 1986 as charity number 294475. It has been registered for 40 years.

Who runs Joseph Patrick Trust?

Joseph Patrick Trust is governed by a board of 1 trustee. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Joseph Patrick Trust operate?

Joseph Patrick Trust operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is Joseph Patrick Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Joseph Patrick Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 294475.