# MYOSITIS UK

## Details

- **Country:** England &amp; Wales
- **Charity number:** 327791
- **Other names:** MYOSITIS SUPPORT GROUP, THE DERMATOMYOSITIS AND POLYMYOSITIS SUPPORT GROUP
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Other
- **Registered:** April 26, 1988
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&amp;p_p_lifecycle=0&amp;p_p_state=maximized&amp;p_p_mode=view&amp;_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=327791


## Contact

- **Address:** 146 NEWTOWN ROAD, SOUTHAMPTON
- **Postcode:** SO19 9HR
- **Phone:** 023 8044 9708
- **Email:** msg@myositis.org.uk
- **Website:** www.myositis.org.uk



## Activities

**Objects:** TO PROMOTE THE RELIEF OF PERSONS SUFFERING FROM DERMATOMYOSITIS AND POLYMYOSITIS AND THEIR FAMILIES AND TO SUPPORT AND PROMOTE MEDICAL RESEARCH INTO THE SEARCH FOR A CURE FOR AND FOR BETTER TREATMENT OF THE DISEASES INCLUDING THE PROVISON OF FUNDS AND EQUIPMENT TO SUFFERERS AND THEIR FAMILIES AND TO MEDICAL RESEARCH.

**Activities:** To provide up to date information on all forms of MyositisTo help give those affected a better understanding of their illnessTo relieve the isolation felt by the individual when a rare illness is diagnosedTo guide those with the condition in the right direction of treatmentTo raise awareness of the conditionsTo raise funds to promote and fund research

**Area of benefit:** NOT DEFINED




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Sponsors Or Undertakes Research
- **What:** The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives, Disability
- **Who:** People With Disabilities, Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies



## Areas of operation

- Northern Ireland
- Scotland



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £140081 | £75145 | — | — |
| March 31, 2024 | £262343 | £230706 | — | — |
| March 31, 2023 | £115653 | £68810 | — | — |
| March 31, 2022 | £85177 | £18757 | — | — |
| March 31, 2021 | £347239 | £152570 | — | — |



## Trustees

- **LESLIE CHARLES OAKLEY MBE** (Chair)
- JOANNE DEBORAH GOODE
- PAULA RACHAEL JORDAN


