Joseph Patrick Trust (number 294475) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.
What does Joseph Patrick Trust do?
The Joseph Patrick Trust (JPT) provides essential financial support (through grants) to people with muscular dystrophy and related conditions who meet the adopted criteria. The grants cover equipment - such as powered wheelchairs, computers and electric beds - which health and social services do not provide but which are still vital to maintaining independence and quality of life.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Joseph Patrick Trust
Answers Joseph Patrick Trust gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 March 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register does not record Joseph Patrick Trust as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Joseph Patrick Trust's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Previous names on the register
Joseph Patrick Memorial Trust
Where it says it operates
Throughout England and Wales · Scotland · Northern Ireland
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Elderly/old People; People With Disabilities.
Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals.
Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.
What causes is Joseph Patrick Trust registered for?
Disability
Why is there no Clarity Score for Joseph Patrick Trust yet?
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The register data used for this profile lists Joseph Patrick Trust as a registered charity (number 294475) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Joseph Patrick Trust's charity number?
Joseph Patrick Trust's charity number is 294475. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
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What does Joseph Patrick Trust do?
The Joseph Patrick Trust (JPT) provides essential financial support (through grants) to people with muscular dystrophy and related conditions who meet the adopted criteria. The grants cover equipment - such as powered wheelchairs, computers and electric beds - which health and social services do not provide but which are still vital to maintaining independence and quality of life.
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CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Joseph Patrick Trust. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
How can I donate to Joseph Patrick Trust?
Joseph Patrick Trust's website listed in our register data is http://www.musculardystrophyuk.org/get-the-right-care-and-support/equipment-grants/. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Joseph Patrick Trust?
The register does not record Joseph Patrick Trust as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Are Joseph Patrick Trust's trustees paid?
Joseph Patrick Trust's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
What was Joseph Patrick Trust previously called?
The register lists this previous name for Joseph Patrick Trust: Joseph Patrick Memorial Trust.
When was Joseph Patrick Trust registered as a charity?
Joseph Patrick Trust was entered on the register on 16 September 1986.