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Medics 4 Rare Diseases

Also known as: Medics 4 Rare Diseases Ltd, M4rd, Medics for Rare Disease

Medics for Rare Disease is raising awareness of the relevance of rare disease to medical practice in order to relieve sickness of those living with rare diseases. This is achieved through events, learning resources, linking medical professionals with patients and advocates, competitions and creating/promoting other opportunities for medics in the field of rare diseases.

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Activities & Mission

Medics for Rare Disease is raising awareness of the relevance of rare disease to medical practice in order to relieve sickness of those living with rare diseases. This is achieved through events, learning resources, linking medical professionals with patients and advocates, competitions and creating/promoting other opportunities for medics in the field of rare diseases.

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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.

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£206,004
Latest Expenditure
£287,723

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 139.7%
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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£206,004
£287,7230 / 65
2024
£288,229
£268,0130 / 70
2023
£259,637
£228,8520 / 40
2022
£135,183
£132,6270 / 23
2021
£101,327
£74,7020 / 6

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Frequently asked questions about Medics 4 Rare Diseases

What does Medics 4 Rare Diseases do?

Medics for Rare Disease is raising awareness of the relevance of rare disease to medical practice in order to relieve sickness of those living with rare diseases. This is achieved through events, learning resources, linking medical professionals with patients and advocates, competitions and creating/promoting other opportunities for medics in the field of rare diseases.

How much income did Medics 4 Rare Diseases report in 2025?

Medics 4 Rare Diseases reported total income of £206k and reported expenditure of £288k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Medics 4 Rare Diseases registered as a charity?

Medics 4 Rare Diseases was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 June 2019 as charity number 1183996. It has been registered for 7 years.

Who runs Medics 4 Rare Diseases?

Medics 4 Rare Diseases is governed by a board of 4 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Medics 4 Rare Diseases operate?

Medics 4 Rare Diseases operates across 8 areas, including Australia, Canada, Ghana and 5 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Medics 4 Rare Diseases a registered charity?

Yes — Medics 4 Rare Diseases is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1183996.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Website
www.m4rd.org
Registration Date
20 June 2019
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5128183
Charity Number
1183996

Trustees

Emma Macleod
Harriet Gordon-Brown
Professor Russell Hearn
Sheela Upadhyaya

Also Known As

  • Medics 4 Rare Diseases Ltd
  • M4rd
  • Medics for Rare Disease

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