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Muscular Dystrophy Campaign

The Muscular Dystrophy Campaign is the only UK charity focussing on all muscular dystrophies and allied disorders. They have pioneered the search for treatments and cures for over 40 years. They also provide practical, medical and emotional support for people affected by the conditions.

We have supported this organisation since 2000.

During 2007:

  • We gave a donation of £25,000 in support of the charity's Young Pavement Artist Competition to be run in 2008/09. 

Our funding represents 0.4 per cent of their income overall.

Find out more about our support in 2006
In 2006:

We gave a charitable donation of £166,896 to fund a three year research programme on preventing transmission of genes in DNA disorders
Our funding represents 2.50 per cent of their income overall.

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Corporate Responsibility Report
Corporate Responsibility
Report 2007

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