Research SMA
Analysis
Research SMA is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in St Albans. It was registered in January 2023, 3 years ago. Its declared purposes cover disability, which this site groups under disability. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it sponsors or undertakes research and other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending January 2026, Research SMA reported income of £134k and spending of £21k, leaving 84% of income unspent that year. Across the 3 years on record, from January 2024 to January 2026, income fell from £189k to £134k (-29%), an average of -16% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to January 2025, when income dropped by 28%. Over the whole period it spent 44% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, Research SMA sits at the 70th percentile: it is larger than about 70% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 75th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Supporting Lives (£134k), Kings Church Wokingham (£135k) and Vision of Adventure (£134k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
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).
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Supporting Lives | Preston | £134k |
| Kings Church Wokingham | Wokingham | £135k |
| Vision of Adventure | Cumbria | £134k |
| Hope GB | Gwent | £135k |