# Lyme Disease UK

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1182212 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1182212)
- Website: https://www.lymediseaseuk.com
- Latest income: £61.1k; spending £74.8k
- What it funds: Health / saving of lives, Disability
- Who it helps: Other defined groups, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides advocacy / advice / information
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/lyme-disease-uk

Lyme Disease UK strives to raise awareness of Lyme disease and provide support for those suffering from the illness. We operate online but also attend and host a range of events. Our aim is to raise money to continue spreading awareness but also to help fund research and patient grants in the future. We are very active on social media and we provide a wealth of information on our website.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

Lyme Disease UK is registered under the Charity Commission purposes health / saving of lives and disability 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 Lyme Disease UK reported income of £61.1k and spending of £74.8k.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Lyme Disease UK in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). Its website (lymediseaseuk.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 Lyme Disease UK open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Lyme Disease UK is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Does Lyme Disease UK give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Lyme Disease UK makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How large is Lyme Disease UK?

In its latest reported year Lyme Disease UK reported income of £61.1k and spending of £74.8k.


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