Restless Legs Syndrome-Uk/Ekbom Syndrome Association
Analysis
Restless Legs Syndrome-Uk/Ekbom Syndrome Association is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Grantham. It was registered in March 2011, 15 years ago. Its declared purposes cover the advancement of health or saving of lives and disability, which this site groups under health and saving lives. It says it provides services, provides advocacy/advice/information and sponsors or undertakes research.
In the financial year ending April 2026, Restless Legs Syndrome-Uk/Ekbom Syndrome Association reported income of £29k and spending of £7,613, leaving 73% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from April 2022 to April 2026, income grew from £10k to £29k (+185%), an average of +30% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to April 2023, when income rose by 66%. Over the whole period it spent 59% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Restless Legs Syndrome-Uk/Ekbom Syndrome Association sits at the 44th percentile: it is larger than about 44% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 51st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Margate Ambulance Corps (£29k), Love4orphans International Charitable Trust (£29k) and Rotary Club of Woking Benevolent Fund (£29k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
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In the charity's own words
Our primary focus is to raise awareness of RLS, to provide information and support to those living with RLS and to improve the quality of RLS care. Our website has up to date information for people with RLS and for professionals. Small research grants are offered and where possible training information for clinicians.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Margate Ambulance Corps | Kent | £29k |
| Love4orphans International Charitable Trust | Grimsby | £29k |
| Rotary Club of Woking Benevolent Fund | Surrey | £29k |
| Gunness Village Hall Fund | Nortn Lincolnshire | £29k |