Marfan Trust
Analysis
Marfan Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Kent. It was registered in May 2022, 4 years ago. Its declared purposes cover 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 provides services, provides advocacy/advice/information and sponsors or undertakes research.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Marfan Trust reported income of £179k and spending of £301k, spending 168% of what it took in. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2024, when income dropped by 55%. Over the whole period it spent 53% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Marfan Trust sits at the 71st percentile: it is larger than about 71% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 79th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Restoration for Abused People (R.a.p) (£179k), Life Bridging Works (£179k) and The Speedway Riders' Benevolent Fund (£179k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Marfan Trust raises funds to support medical research so that more is know about Marfan syndrome and its management. The results of our internationally recognised research enables doctors and surgeons to provide better treatment for patients in the short and long term. Our helpline and website www.marfantrust.org provide information. An annual supporter information day is held in October.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Restoration for Abused People (R.a.p) | London | £179k |
| Life Bridging Works | Hailsham | £179k |
| The Speedway Riders' Benevolent Fund | Lytham St Annes | £179k |
| The Tin Hat Centre | Nottinghamshire | £179k |