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World Muscle Society

The activities of WMS are open to all professionals working in the neuromuscular field. It is a multidisciplinary Society reflecting in particular the different disciplines involved in the study of neuromuscular disorders and the management of patients with these disorders.

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Activities & Mission

The activities of WMS are open to all professionals working in the neuromuscular field. It is a multidisciplinary Society reflecting in particular the different disciplines involved in the study of neuromuscular disorders and the management of patients with these disorders.

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
£413,741
Latest Expenditure
£523,120

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 33.2%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 1.3%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £459,645
Charitable Activities £119,423
Other Trading £0
Investments £0
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £192,224
Raising Funds £0
Governance £2,442
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 2024.

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
2024
£413,741
£523,1200 / 0
2023
£140,171
£388,6090 / 0
2022
£579,068
£192,224£192,224£1,314,130£1,297,5480 / 0
2021
£515,116
£117,345£117,345£927,286£911,7580 / 0
2020
£124,009
£128,2800 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about World Muscle Society

What does World Muscle Society do?

The activities of WMS are open to all professionals working in the neuromuscular field. It is a multidisciplinary Society reflecting in particular the different disciplines involved in the study of neuromuscular disorders and the management of patients with these disorders.

How much income did World Muscle Society report in 2024?

World Muscle Society reported total income of £414k and reported expenditure of £523k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was World Muscle Society registered as a charity?

World Muscle Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 November 2008 as charity number 1126862. It has been registered for 18 years.

Who runs World Muscle Society?

World Muscle Society is governed by a board of 16 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does World Muscle Society operate?

World Muscle Society operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is World Muscle Society a registered charity?

Yes — World Muscle Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1126862.

Details

Address
4 Haytor View
Heathfield
NEWTON ABBOT
Devon
TQ12 6RQ
Registration Date
24 November 2008
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4040460
Charity Number
1126862

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Trustees

A/ Professor Gianina Ravenscroft
Dr Giorgia Coratti
Dr GISELE BONNE
Dr Lindsay Alfano
Dr Tamara Dangouloff
Dr Teresinha Evangelista
Dr Werner Stenzel
Professor Carsten Bonnemann
Professor Edoardo Malfatti
Professor Giovanni Baranello
PROFESSOR ICHIZO NISHINO
Professor Jordi Diaz-Manera
PROFESSOR Laurent Servais
Professor Nicol Voermans
PROFESSOR VOLKER STRAUB
Professor, Dr Jorge Alfredo Bevilacqua

Data & trust

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30 July 2026
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