The Governance RegisterEdition 2026 · Compiled 12th July 2026

Muscular Dystrophy Group of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Registered charity 205395 Registered since 1962

Operates: Throughout England And Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland

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Board DNA

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15
trustees on the board
3.7y median 3y
average tenure
13y
longest tenure
3
trustees past 6 years
9.1y
average years in governance
14 vs 1 portfolio
first-time trustees
15
company-linked trustees

Sector coverage

Disability 15Education/training 15The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives 15

Commercial experience

Health and social care 18Finance 4Other services 3
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Contact

Websitewww.musculardystrophyuk.org
Emailinfo@musculardystrophyuk.org
Phone02078034800
Address32 Ufford Street, LONDON, SE1 8QD

Finances

£7,912,000 latest income

YearIncomeSpending
2021£5,544,000£3,574,000
2022£6,669,000£5,609,000
2023£8,221,000£6,856,000
2024£9,508,000£8,042,000
2025£7,912,000£10,091,000

What it does

What

Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisability

Who

Children/young PeopleElderly/old PeoplePeople With Disabilities

How

Makes Grants To IndividualsMakes Grants To OrganisationsProvides ServicesProvides Advocacy/advice/informationSponsors Or Undertakes Research

Charitable objects

TO PROMOTE RESEARCH INTO MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY AND ALLIED NEUROMUSCULAR CONDITIONS; TO PROMOTE THE PROVISION OF CARE AND TREATMENT AND OTHER RELIEF TO THOSE AFFECTED BY MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY AND ALLIED NEUROMUSCULAR CONDITIONS; TO ASSIST THOSE WHO CARE FOR PERSONS AFFECTED BY MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY AND ALLIED NEUROMUSCULAR CONDITIONS; TO PROVIDE EDUCATION AND TRAINING TO PERSONS AFFECTED BY MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY AND ALLIED NEURO MUSCULAR CONDITIONS; TO RAISE THE AWARENESS OF THE PUBLIC ON ANY MATTERS RELATING TO THE CHARITY'S OBJECTS.

Governing document: MEMORANDUM & ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION INCORPORATED ON 10 OCT 1961 AS AMENDED BY SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS OF 6 APR 1963, 12 APR 1980, 28 MAR 1981, 28 MAR 1981, 27 MAR 1982, 14 NOV 1989, 6 MAY 1995, 8 MAR 2003, 15 SEPTEMBER 2007 AND 24 OCTOBER 2007

Trustees (15)

15trustees
57median age
1aged 70+

Linked company (Companies House)

Muscular Dystrophy Group of Great Britain and Northern Ireland · 00705357 · Active

PRI/LTD BY GUAR/NSC (Private, limited by guarantee, no share capital) · incorporated 10/10/1961

6 governing document(s) held from Companies House.

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