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The Alkaptonuria Society Ltd

The Aku Society

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
1101052
Status
Registered
Registered
Dec. 5, 2003
Legal form
Charitable company
Company number
04814120

Address

Address
66 Devonshire Road
Cambridge
CB1 2BL

Contact

Activities

The Alkaptonuria Society is a patient group organisation which helps and supports people with Alkaptonuria a rare genetic disease. It helps people who suffer from Alkaptonuria and we receive worldwide enquiries. We are involved in research with the University of Liverpool to find a cure for Alkaptonuria.

Objects: I) To Advance The Education Of The Public Into All Matters Relating To Alkaptonuria Disease And Its Causes, Effects And Treatments Particularly By The Provision And Maintenance Of An Internet Website. Ii) To Relieve The Suffering Of Persons Suffering From The Disease By The Provision Of Information And Advice Iii) The Promotion And Research Into The Causes, Effects, Treatment And Management Of Alkaptonuria Disease And Disseminate The Useful Results Thereof

Classification

How
Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Sponsors Or Undertakes Research
What
Education/training, The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives, Disability
Who
Children/young People, Elderly/old People, People With Disabilities, The General Public/mankind

Geography

Region
Throughout England And Wales

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure Assets Employees
June 30, 2025 £367,726 £294,929 - -
June 30, 2024 £319,392 £307,370 - -
June 30, 2023 £381,037 £292,618 - -
June 30, 2022 £586,708 £300,351 £854,741 3
June 30, 2021 £335,222 £272,750 - -

Trustees

Name Appointed
Dr DUNCAN BATTY (Chair) April 18, 2018
Dr LAKSHMINARAYON RAO RANGANATH Sept. 15, 2025
Dr NICOLAS SIREAU Sept. 15, 2025
Jessica Barnes June 10, 2022
Professor James Gallagher Sept. 15, 2025
Prof George Bou-Gharios March 17, 2025
Professor ALAN SHENKIN
William Anthony Esmond April 18, 2018