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Alpha-1 UK Support Group

Alpha-1 UK

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
1146330
Status
Registered
Registered
March 12, 2012
Legal form
Other
Area of benefit
Undefined, In Principle National

Address

Address
27 OLD GLOUCESTER STREET
HOLBORN
LONDON
WC1N 3AX

Contact

Phone
00
Email
[email protected]
Website
alpha1.org.uk
Website screenshot

Activities

We provide a support group and website focusing on news, events, information and how better to cope with Alpha-1 aiming towards improving quality of life. Organise social gatherings to educate and unite the Alpha-1 community. Produce, publish and distribute information booklets to advance understanding and awareness. Support research and campaign for better access to treatment.

Objects: (1) To Relieve The Needs Of Individuals Suffering From The Genetic Condition Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (Aatd), Their Families, Carers And Friends, In Particular, But Not Exclusively By:a) Providing Advice, Support And Equipment With A View To Improve The Quality Of Life Of Those Suffering With Aatd, Their Families, Carers And Friends;b) Advancing Awareness And Knowledge Of Aatd, In Particular Among Affected Patients And Medical Professions And Healthcare Provider Organisations;c) Fostering Improvements In Access And Equality Of Access To Clinical Expertise And Optimal Disease Management And Treatments For Aatd;d) Supporting Initiatives Aimed At Development, Introduction And Widespread Adoption Of Novel Therapies For Aatd, Including Research.e) Working Collaboratively With Our Members And Relevant External Individuals, Groups Of Individuals, Organisations And Institutions In Order To Achieve A) - D).

Classification

How
Makes Grants To Individuals, Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
What
Education/training, The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives
Who
Children/young People, Elderly/old People, People With Disabilities, The General Public/mankind

Areas of operation

Country
Scotland
Region
Throughout England And Wales

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure
March 31, 2025 £24,757 £5,985
March 31, 2024 £38,685 £13,395
March 31, 2023 £19,356 £3,092
March 31, 2022 £12,038 £4,700
March 31, 2021 £10,464 £3,252

Trustees

Name Appointed
Miss Karen O'hara (Chair) June 13, 2013
Dr Sandra Nestler-Parr Dec. 31, 2014
Samantha Sharp May 31, 2025
Tanya Jones Sept. 30, 2018