Myaware

Also known as: Myasthenia Gravis Association

The charity provides local and national support, advice and information for people affected by myasthenic syndromes (Myasthenia Gravis; Ocular Myasthenia Gravis; Congenital Myasthenic Syndromes and Lambert Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome) and their families. It raises medical and public awareness of these conditions and funds research to reduce their impact and ultimately a find cure.

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Activities & Mission

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

£449,135

Latest Expenditure

£1,054,088

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 89.6%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 49% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 98.8%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 52% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 3.0%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 41% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £972,242

Charitable Activities £0

Other Trading £119,736

Investments £86,422

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,055,480

Raising Funds £12,655

Governance £19,355

Grants to Institutions £505,511

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.

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.

The Commission record shows this related event on the register:

Asset transfer in in 2016 — Swale Charity Trust (organisation 298925)

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£449,135	£1,054,088				0 / 0
2024	£1,178,400	£1,068,135	£1,055,480	£2,140,950	£1,033,039	18 / 0
2023	£329,444	£716,633				0 / 0
2022	£706,905	£1,022,153	£1,012,654	£2,406,293	£1,716,258	19 / 80
2021	£992,799	£1,052,417	£1,042,088	£2,703,049	£1,227,680	24 / 80

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Myaware

What does Myaware do?

How much income did Myaware report in 2025?

Myaware reported total income of £449k and reported expenditure of £1.05m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Myaware?

Myaware has a program ratio of 89.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 49% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Myaware registered as a charity?

Myaware was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 May 1995 as charity number 1046443. It has been registered for 31 years.

Who runs Myaware?

Myaware is governed by a board of 9 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Myaware operate?

Myaware operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is Myaware a registered charity?

Yes — Myaware is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1046443.