# Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1120873 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1120873)
- Website: https://www.dmdtrust.com
- Latest income: £9,387; spending £276
- What it funds: Health / saving of lives, Disability
- Who it helps: Children / young people, People with disabilities, Other defined groups, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Sponsors or undertakes research
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales, France, Italy, Netherlands, United States, Scotland
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/duchenne-muscular-dystrophy-trust

Raising funds for research into cures for Duchenne/Becker 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Apr 2025 | £9,387 | £276 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2024 | £4,189 | £276 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2023 | £4,761 | £2,773 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2022 | £2,399 | £312 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2021 | £9,946 | £276 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> 1) the promotion of research into the causes and treatment of Duchenne and becker Muscular Dystrophy and the dissemination of the results of the research for the benefit of the public.2) to advance education within the general public regarding Duchenne and becker Muscular Dystrophy.

## What it funds

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes health / saving of lives and disability for children / young people and people with disabilities; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and sponsors or undertakes research. In its latest reported year Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Trust reported income of £9,387 and spending of £276. Over its last 5 reported years, to 5 Apr 2025, it spent £3,913 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales, France, Italy, Netherlands and United States and 1 more area.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Trust in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (dmdtrust.com) 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 Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Trust open for applications now?

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

### Where does Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Trust fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales, France, Italy, Netherlands and United States and 1 more area.

### Does Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Trust give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Trust makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Trust give each year?

The register does not break out Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Trust's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 5 Apr 2025 was £276. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £783 a year.

### How large is Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Trust?

In its latest reported year Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Trust reported income of £9,387 and spending of £276.


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