THE MUSCLE HELP FOUNDATION
Delivering Muscle Dreams for children and young people between the ages 8 and 28 with Muscular Dystrophy and allied neuromuscular conditions throughout the United Kingdom.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £4,594 for the year, with unrestricted reserves decreasing from £142,415 to £139,392. The trustees note that while reserves are currently above their policy target of 6-12 months of expenditure, the charity faces an existential threat due to a low funding base and reliance on grants, with a significant drop in income compared to the prior year.
What the accounts disclose
“No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000.” — page 29
“maintaining a reserve of 6-12 months' worth of expenditure” — page 17
“the BBC Children in Need income has afforded the Charity much-needed stability after the challenging COVID-19 years. However, next year is the third and final year of this donation and the Charity must be ready to face future income challenges.” — page 18
Trustees
- Matthew Adamschair
- Michael Rudman
- SUSAN MCGRATH
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 28/02/2025 | £84k | £88k |
| 29/02/2024 | £128k | £92k |
| 28/02/2023 | £89k | £79k |
| 28/02/2022 | £30k | £114k |
| 28/02/2021 | £138k | £81k |
Common questions
Is THE MUSCLE HELP FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £4,594 for the year, with unrestricted reserves decreasing from £142,415 to £139,392. The trustees note that while reserves are currently above their policy target of 6-12 months of expenditure, the charity faces an existential threat due to a low funding base and reliance on grants, with a significant drop in income compared to the prior year. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of THE MUSCLE HELP FOUNDATION earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the Under £60,000 band.
Who funds THE MUSCLE HELP FOUNDATION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE MUSCLE HELP FOUNDATION as a grant recipient include THE HOBSON CHARITY LIMITED, THE FRANK LITCHFIELD GENERAL CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE HOBSON CHARITY LIMITED | FY2024 | £5k | Disability |
| THE FRANK LITCHFIELD GENERAL CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £1k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postcode Lottery | 31/03/2025 | £25k | Unrestricted Funding |
| Postcode Lottery | 30/06/2023 | £10k | Unrestricted Funding |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 02/09/2022 | £10k | Muscle Warrior Digital Communication & Engagement Project |