ACTION DUCHENNE LIMITED
Action Duchenne supports, empowers and equips every Duchenne & Becker Muscular Dystrophy community in their journey from diagnosis & beyond. We journey alongside communities to support, empower & advocate for them. We believe that every individual affected by Duchenne & Becker should be able to enjoy the best quality of life possible, and be supported to make informed decisions about their lives.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity incurred a net loss of £225,304 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total income of £590,523. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted free reserves stood at £322,597 at year-end, which the Board considers appropriate to protect the continuity of core projects for at least six months.
What the accounts disclose
“The Charity holds an appropriate level of reserves which provides a level of working capital that protects the continuity of core projects under the Charity’s objectives for at least six months” — page 7
“During the year, 3 trustees made unrestricted donations totalling £651 (2024: £nil). There were no unfilled conditions or amounts outstanding at the year end.” — page 28
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- Anna Mabile
- Claire Harrison
- Dr Victoria Pleydell
- Emma Rose Simmonds
- Greg Hill
- Marion Main
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £591k | £674k |
| 31/03/2024 | £612k | £642k |
| 31/03/2023 | £712k | £581k |
| 31/03/2022 | £562k | £360k |
| 31/03/2021 | £494k | £368k |
Common questions
Is ACTION DUCHENNE LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity incurred a net loss of £225,304 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total income of £590,523. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted free reserves stood at £322,597 at year-end, which the Board considers appropriate to protect the continuity of core projects for at least six months. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Godfrey Wilson Limited.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| DRAGON CHRISTMAS CHARITY SALE | 2 | £550 |
| TRUST FOR LONDON | 1 | £192k |
| THE BROTHERS TRUST | 1 | £136k |
| JOINING JACK | 1 | £111k |
| THE FRANCES AND AUGUSTUS NEWMAN FOUNDATION | 1 | £75k |
| HOLLYHOCK CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £65k |
| SIR SAMUEL SCOTT OF YEWS TRUST | 1 | £20k |
| CHRISTOS LAZARI FOUNDATION | 1 | £15k |
Charities like this
- HARRISON'S FUND LTD
- JOINING JACK
- DUCHY HEALTH CHARITY LIMITED
- ALEX'S WISH
- ACTION ON DISABILITY
- MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY GROUP OF GREAT BRITAIN AND NORTHERN IRELAND
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACTION DUCHENNE LIMITED | £591k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HARRISON'S FUND LTD | £126k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| JOINING JACK | £890k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| DUCHY HEALTH CHARITY LIMITED | £278k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ALEX'S WISH | £369k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ACTION ON DISABILITY | £1.4m | Under £60,000 | 0 | below | — | no doubt |