Cure Myotonic Dystrophy UK Charity (CDM)
Analysis
Cure Myotonic Dystrophy UK Charity (CDM) is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Scunthorpe. It was registered in September 2020, 6 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives and disability, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending April 2025, Cure Myotonic Dystrophy UK Charity (CDM) reported income of £72k and spending of £67k, spending 93% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from April 2021 to April 2025, income grew from £20k to £72k (+265%), an average of +38% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to April 2022, when income rose by 90%. Over the whole period it spent 90% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Cure Myotonic Dystrophy UK Charity (CDM) sits at the 58th percentile: it is larger than about 58% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 66th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include East Lancashire Community Action Project (£72k), Music Therapy Lambeth (£72k) and Chinese Health Information Centre (£72k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Preserve and protect good health among, and relieve the needs of, people living with Myotonic Dystrophy, their families and carers, in particular but not exclusively by: (a) providing information, help and support; (b) making financial donations to support research into Myotonic Dystrophy;(c) raising awareness of Myotonic Dystrophy within the general public, medical and scientific community
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| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| East Lancashire Community Action Project | Nelson | £72k |
| Music Therapy Lambeth | London | £72k |
| Chinese Health Information Centre | Manchester | £72k |
| Atopic Dermatitis Relief (Trading As Kumi Uri) Ltd | London | £72k |