KD-UK, KENNEDY'S DISEASE UK
1. To help find a cure for Kennedys Disease by providing grants to research organisations studying the disease.2. To raise awareness where ever possible of the disease, its symptoms and the struggles of its sufferers within the wider context of rare diseases.3. To help and signpost routes for sufferers to obtain help and advice
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £20,562 for the year ended 28 February 2026, with total receipts of £39,799 against expenses of £19,237. Unrestricted reserves increased to £156,771, which the trustees note is sufficient to cover very low overheads during lean fundraising years, exceeding their stated policy target of £20,000.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity has set a reserve of £20,000.” — page 4
Trustees
- Kim David John Slowechair
- Anthony Hadyn Beazer
- Darren John Arthur
- Dr Helen Elizabeth Devine
- Dr Helena Margaret Conibear DL
- Dr Laurence Edward Lee
- Ian Scarrott
- Luke Christian Tillotson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 28/02/2026 | £40k | £19k |
| 28/02/2025 | £20k | £114k |
| 29/02/2024 | £58k | £27k |
| 28/02/2023 | £56k | £30k |
| 28/02/2022 | £70k | £36k |
Common questions
Is KD-UK, KENNEDY'S DISEASE UK financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £20,562 for the year ended 28 February 2026, with total receipts of £39,799 against expenses of £19,237. Unrestricted reserves increased to £156,771, which the trustees note is sufficient to cover very low overheads during lean fundraising years, exceeding their stated policy target of £20,000. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.