# The Gary Woodward Dyskeratosis Congenita Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1113617 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1113617)
- Website: https://www.dyskeratosiscongenita.org.uk
- Latest income: £417; spending £246
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training, Health / saving of lives, Disability
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, People with disabilities, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides human resources, Provides services, Provides advocacy / advice / information, Sponsors or undertakes research
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales
- Trustees: 5
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/gary-woodward-dyskeratosis-congenita-trust

Dyskeratosis Congenita is a severe bone marrow failure syndrome which is a genetic condition, affecting children and adults. Our aims are to promote awareness, support and education for the general public and Healthcare professionals via leaflets, telephone support and web page access.

## 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 Mar 2025 | £417 | £246 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £853 | £1,290 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £16 | £623 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £401 | £791 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £200 | £658 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> (a) The relief of sickness and the protection and preservation of the health of persons affected by Dyskeratosis Congenita and any related condition and their families and carers in particular by but not restricted to;(b) The advancement of the education of the medical profession and the general public into Dyskeratosis Congenita and its implications for the family.(c) The promotion f research into the causes, effects, treatment and management of Dyskeratosis Congenita and to disseminate the useful results thereof.

## What it funds

The Gary Woodward Dyskeratosis Congenita Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, health / saving of lives and disability for children / young people, older people and people with disabilities; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides human resources, provides services, provides advocacy / advice / information and sponsors or undertakes research. In its latest reported year The Gary Woodward Dyskeratosis Congenita Trust reported income of £417 and spending of £246. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £3,608 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 The Gary Woodward Dyskeratosis Congenita Trust in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (dyskeratosiscongenita.org.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 The Gary Woodward Dyskeratosis Congenita Trust open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Gary Woodward Dyskeratosis Congenita Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does The Gary Woodward Dyskeratosis Congenita Trust fund?

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

### Does The Gary Woodward Dyskeratosis Congenita Trust give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Gary Woodward Dyskeratosis Congenita Trust makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does The Gary Woodward Dyskeratosis Congenita Trust give each year?

The register does not break out The Gary Woodward Dyskeratosis Congenita Trust's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Mar 2025 was £246. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £722 a year.

### How large is The Gary Woodward Dyskeratosis Congenita Trust?

In its latest reported year The Gary Woodward Dyskeratosis Congenita Trust reported income of £417 and spending of £246.


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