# Chasing Connor'S Cure

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1185536 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1185536)
- Website: https://chasingconnorscure.co.uk
- Latest income: £34.8k; spending £26.8k
- What it funds: Health / saving of lives
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides advocacy / advice / information
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales
- Trustees: 6
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/chasing-connors-cure

The Charity supports research into the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystophy. It provides support and assistance to improve the quality of life of individuals affected by Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £34.8k | £26.8k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £11k | £23.9k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £19k | £87.8k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £47k | £20.2k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £175k | £45.8k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The relief of sickness and protection of good health by supporting research into the improved diagnosis, prevention, and/or treatment of duchenne muscular dystrophy; and the provision of financial and other assistance to support the improved quality of life of individuals affected by duchenne muscular dystrophy.

## What it funds

Chasing Connor'S Cure is registered under the Charity Commission purposes health / saving of lives for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides advocacy / advice / information. In its latest reported year Chasing Connor'S Cure reported income of £34.8k and spending of £26.8k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £205k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Chasing Connor'S Cure in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (chasingconnorscure.co.uk) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is Chasing Connor'S Cure open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Chasing Connor'S Cure is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Chasing Connor'S Cure fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.

### Does Chasing Connor'S Cure give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Chasing Connor'S Cure makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does Chasing Connor'S Cure give each year?

The register does not break out Chasing Connor'S Cure's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Dec 2025 was £26.8k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £40.9k a year.

### How large is Chasing Connor'S Cure?

In its latest reported year Chasing Connor'S Cure reported income of £34.8k and spending of £26.8k.


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