The CJD Support Network
Analysis
The CJD Support Network is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Chester. It was registered in April 2003, 23 years ago. Its declared purposes cover the advancement of health or saving of lives, which this site groups under health and saving lives. It says it makes grants to individuals, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2025, The CJD Support Network reported income of £261k and spending of £39k, leaving 85% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £57k to £261k (+355%), an average of +46% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2025, when income rose by 158%. Over the whole period it spent 42% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, The CJD Support Network sits at the 76th percentile: it is larger than about 76% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 84th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Sal's Shoes (£260k), British Association for Music Therapy (£261k) and Legacare (UK) Limited (£260k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To provide accessible, plainly written CJD information, advice, emotional and practical support for patients, carers, professionals and those at risk through secondary transmission. Promoting good quality care, support and interagency co-operation. Linking families with similar experience.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Sal's Shoes | Oxted | £260k |
| British Association for Music Therapy | London | £261k |
| Legacare (UK) Limited | Cramlington | £260k |
| British Somali Community Centre | London | £261k |