Research SMA

Registered charity 1201716 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as RALLY ROUND RUPERT

To relieve the need and protect the health of children and their families affected by Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) throughout England & Wales for the public benefit by:a. Working to improve the understanding and knowledge of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) among the public.b. Providing financial support to further advance clinical research into Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).

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Latest income
£134k
Latest spending
£21k
Registered
2023
Accounts read
FY2026

Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts

The accounts state that the charity achieved a net income of £113,306 for the year ended 24 January 2026, resulting in total net assets of £256,798. Per the trustees' report, all income was unrestricted, and the charity maintains adequate reserves to continue in operation and meet its obligations as they fall due.

Automated summary of the FY2026 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 3 of 6 completeness components.

Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Throughout England And Wales

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
24/01/2026£134k£21k
24/01/2025£136k£175k
24/01/2024£189k£6k

Common questions

Is Research SMA financially healthy?

Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a net income of £113,306 for the year ended 24 January 2026, resulting in total net assets of £256,798. Per the trustees' report, all income was unrestricted, and the charity maintains adequate reserves to continue in operation and meet its obligations as they fall due. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.

Who funds Research SMA?

Funders whose own accounts filings name Research SMA as a grant recipient include The Bridgepoint Group Foundation.

Known funders

Grants to this charity found in funders’ own accounts filings.

FunderYearAmountPurpose (as stated by the funder)
The Bridgepoint Group FoundationFY2023£32k