Our 2026 Charity Partner 

Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a progressive condition diagnosed in childhood. It causes all the muscles in the body to gradually weaken, including the heart and lungs.

DMD almost always affects boys. It is typically diagnosed in childhood between the age of three and six. 

There is currently no cure for Duchenne, but there is hope.  Duchenne UK are at the forefront of advancing treatments and care for everyone affected by the disease.

For 2026, Fox Payne are proud to have partnered with the charity Duchenne UK and specifically the Ben vs Duchenne Family Fund.  Ben and his family get to decide where to allocate the funds raised, whether that’s research, care or a technology project.

Please take 4 mins to watch Ben's film...

then visit our Just Giving page to add your support.

 

Register for our webinar with Ben’s Dad, Alex 

Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a progressive condition diagnosed in childhood. It causes all the muscles in the body to gradually weaken, including the heart and lungs. DMD almost always affects boys. It is typically diagnosed in childhood between the age of three and six.

There is currently no cure for Duchenne, but there is hope. Duchenne UK are at the forefront of advancing treatments and care for everyone affected by the disease.

On Thursday 23rd April at 12:30–13:15 we are hosting a short lunchtime webinar where Ben’s father, Alex, where he will speak candidly about their experience and the difference that your support can make.

Please click here to register for the webinar – If you can’t join live, we will record the session and share it with you all that are registered.

 

Wear Red for World Duchenne Awareness Day

On Monday 7th September, which is World Duchenne Awareness Day, please join us in wearing red to help promote awareness about DMD.

 

Thames Path Walk

On Friday 11th September, the Fox Payne team will be taking part in a day long Thames Path walk to raise awareness and funds for Duchenne UK. Clients, family and friends are warmly invited to join us for all, or part, of the walk, please do let us know if you are keen and to find out more.

Something special for Ben 

As you will have seen in Ben’s film, he is passionate about planes and Formula 1. Perhaps someone you know might be able to help us organise something extraordinary for him like an F1 experience or something to do with fast jets like tickets to an air show. If you or anyone in your network may be able to support, we would love to hear from you.

We have a number of fundraising events lined up, so keep your eyes open on our linked in for updates: Fox Payne Associates Limited | LinkedIn 

 

Please visit our Just Giving page to add your support. 

 

Previous years

In 2025 we raised £15,560 for local charity No.5 which helps support the mental health of young people. Thank you to all who helped raise money, including the Openwork Foundation for their grant.