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The Duchenne Research Fund

Also known as: The Gavriel Meir Trust

To promote the relief of persons suffering from and to promote research into the treatment, cure, care and welfare of those persons suffering from Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy in England, Wales and Overseas.

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Activities & Mission

To promote the relief of persons suffering from and to promote research into the treatment, cure, care and welfare of those persons suffering from Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy in England, Wales and Overseas.

Grants

The Duchenne Research Fund makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
organisations and individuals
Total spending (2025)
£150,358
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
children and young people, people with disabilities, other charities or voluntary bodies and other defined groups
What it supports
the advancement of health or the saving of lives

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.

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£659,023
Latest Expenditure
£150,358

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 20.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 90.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 11.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £16,034
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £642,989
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £136,478
Raising Funds £13,880
Governance £3,420
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 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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£659,023
£150,358£136,478£1,556,213£1,556,2133 / 0
2024
£37,788
£129,3020 / 0
2023
£57,929
£322,5380 / 0
2022
£37,067
£284,2900 / 0
2021
£142,376
£350,2990 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Duchenne Research Fund

What does The Duchenne Research Fund do?

To promote the relief of persons suffering from and to promote research into the treatment, cure, care and welfare of those persons suffering from Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy in England, Wales and Overseas.

How much income did The Duchenne Research Fund report in 2025?

The Duchenne Research Fund reported total income of £659k and reported expenditure of £150k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Duchenne Research Fund registered as a charity?

The Duchenne Research Fund was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 May 2007 as charity number 1119068. It has been registered for 19 years.

Who runs The Duchenne Research Fund?

The Duchenne Research Fund 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 The Duchenne Research Fund operate?

The Duchenne Research Fund operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Duchenne Research Fund a registered charity?

Yes — The Duchenne Research Fund is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1119068.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
3 May 2007
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4031214
Charity Number
1119068

Trustees

DANIEL IAN BAUM
Also governs 1 other charity
Dr SARAH SHELLEY
JEREMY SHEBSON
Also governs 1 other charity

Also Known As

  • The Gavriel Meir Trust

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9 November 2026
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