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Spinal Muscular Atrophy UK

Also known as: Spinal Muscular Atrophy Support UK, The Jennifer Trust for Spinal Muscular Atrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy UK the Jennifer Trust

We provide accurate information and a wide range of support services to anyone who is affected by spinal muscular atrophy, while working to improve access to the best care, services and drug treatments today and funding research projects that can change tomorrow.

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Activities & Mission

We provide accurate information and a wide range of support services to anyone who is affected by spinal muscular atrophy, while working to improve access to the best care, services and drug treatments today and funding research projects that can change tomorrow.

Grants

Spinal Muscular Atrophy UK makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
individuals
Total spending (2026)
£1,471,142
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
people with disabilities and other defined groups
What it supports
the advancement of health or the saving of lives and 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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,304,956
Latest Expenditure
£1,471,142

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 88.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 78.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 28.9%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,281,369
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £6,594
Investments £16,993
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,154,573
Raising Funds £316,569
Governance £108,346
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 2026.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2026
£1,304,956
£1,471,142£1,154,573£1,077,596£493,10819 / 40
2025
£1,623,545
£1,359,898£1,076,663£1,245,954£586,06016 / 30
2024
£1,263,853
£937,860£734,470£982,307£548,83717 / 30
2023
£924,673
£857,523£688,112£656,314£443,94115 / 150
2022
£839,420
£715,466£553,595£589,164£548,83712 / 150

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Spinal Muscular Atrophy UK

What does Spinal Muscular Atrophy UK do?

We provide accurate information and a wide range of support services to anyone who is affected by spinal muscular atrophy, while working to improve access to the best care, services and drug treatments today and funding research projects that can change tomorrow.

How much income did Spinal Muscular Atrophy UK report in 2026?

Spinal Muscular Atrophy UK reported total income of £1.30m and reported expenditure of £1.47m for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Spinal Muscular Atrophy UK registered as a charity?

Spinal Muscular Atrophy UK was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 November 2004 as charity number 1106815. It has been registered for 22 years.

Who runs Spinal Muscular Atrophy UK?

Spinal Muscular Atrophy UK is governed by a board of 13 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr Gordon Harvey. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Spinal Muscular Atrophy UK operate?

Spinal Muscular Atrophy UK operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is Spinal Muscular Atrophy UK a registered charity?

Yes — Spinal Muscular Atrophy UK is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1106815.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
17 November 2004
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4010341
Charity Number
1106815

Trustees

Dr Gordon Harvey Chair
Alistair Mark Emslie Smith
Ben Hugh Williams
Daniel Hardy William Worrall
Dr Anne Marie Childs
Dr Channa Hewamadduma
Also governs 1 other charity
Dr Hassan Sobati
Jennie Elizabeth Sheehan Sheehan
Lauren Elizabeth Jane West
Maryann Madayag Aspinall
Robin Jackson
Srinivas Madipalli
Also governs 1 other charity
Tracey Jane Bailey Burnley

Also Known As

  • Spinal Muscular Atrophy Support UK
  • The Jennifer Trust for Spinal Muscular Atrophy
  • Spinal Muscular Atrophy UK the Jennifer Trust

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
2 November 2026
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