Muscular Dystrophy Group Of Great Britain And Northern Ireland
Also known as: Muscular Dystrophy Campaign, Muscular Dystrophy UK
We support research with the aim of finding treatments and effective cures and we drive improvements in health care. We provide information and advice, campaign to raise awareness, provide care and support. Further, we enable people to lead as full and rich a life as possible through the provision of advocacy support and equipment grants as well as campaigns to remove barriers to independence.
Activities & Mission
We support research with the aim of finding treatments and effective cures and we drive improvements in health care. We provide information and advice, campaign to raise awareness, provide care and support. Further, we enable people to lead as full and rich a life as possible through the provision of advocacy support and equipment grants as well as campaigns to remove barriers to independence.
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 Efficiency
Higher than 37% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1335). How is this calculated?
Higher than 9% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 7% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £7,912,000 | £10,091,000 | £6,869,000 | £11,751,000 | £4,000,000 | 73 / 520 |
| 2024 | £9,508,000 | £8,042,000 | £5,446,000 | £13,821,000 | £5,688,000 | 70 / 464 |
| 2023 | £8,221,000 | £6,856,000 | £4,826,000 | £11,913,000 | £6,511,000 | 65 / 400 |
| 2022 | £6,669,000 | £5,609,000 | £3,781,000 | £10,829,000 | £4,959,000 | 57 / 450 |
| 2021 | £5,544,000 | £3,574,000 | £2,371,000 | £9,722,000 | £4,780,000 | 59 / 450 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Muscular Dystrophy Group Of Great Britain And Northern Ireland
What does Muscular Dystrophy Group Of Great Britain And Northern Ireland do?
We support research with the aim of finding treatments and effective cures and we drive improvements in health care. We provide information and advice, campaign to raise awareness, provide care and support. Further, we enable people to lead as full and rich a life as possible through the provision of advocacy support and equipment grants as well as campaigns to remove barriers to independence.
How much income did Muscular Dystrophy Group Of Great Britain And Northern Ireland report in 2025?
Muscular Dystrophy Group Of Great Britain And Northern Ireland reported total income of £7.91m and reported expenditure of £10.09m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Muscular Dystrophy Group Of Great Britain And Northern Ireland?
Muscular Dystrophy Group Of Great Britain And Northern Ireland has a program ratio of 86.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 37% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1335 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Muscular Dystrophy Group Of Great Britain And Northern Ireland registered as a charity?
Muscular Dystrophy Group Of Great Britain And Northern Ireland was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 May 1962 as charity number 205395. It has been registered for 64 years.
Who runs Muscular Dystrophy Group Of Great Britain And Northern Ireland?
Muscular Dystrophy Group Of Great Britain And Northern Ireland is governed by a board of 15 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Muscular Dystrophy Group Of Great Britain And Northern Ireland operate?
Muscular Dystrophy Group Of Great Britain And Northern Ireland operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is Muscular Dystrophy Group Of Great Britain And Northern Ireland a registered charity?
Yes — Muscular Dystrophy Group Of Great Britain And Northern Ireland is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 205395.
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Also Known As
- Muscular Dystrophy Campaign
- Muscular Dystrophy UK
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated