The Q Trust was set up in 2001 by Mark Reynolds in memory of his friend Quentin Crewe who was a celebrated journalist, writer and society figure who travelled extensively.
The Q Trust
Mark worked tirelessly to raise awareness and support for others with muscle-wasting conditions until he passed away in 2005 as a result of his own condition. Mark’s passion for the cause lived on through his wife Jemima, until her untimely passing in 2015. Their family’s contribution to us is unrivalled.
The Q Trust committee is now made up of friends and family of Quentin, Mark and Jemima and, in 2022, their total fundraising has hit £3.3 million thanks to the incredible generosity of its supporters. The Q Trust continues to put on a number of superb fundraising events to celebrate the lives of their dear friends and to ensure that their legacy is a lasting one.
The Q Trust continues to deliver on its original aims of funding pioneering research into effective treatments and cures, while raising awareness of these rare and devastating conditions. Most recently, the Q Trust led a £1 million fundraising campaign to establish the MDUK Oxford Neuromuscular Centre in the city that is part of their very heritage. You can read more about the centre here.
In this short video, Professor Dubowitz thanks the Q Trust for their “tremendous support”.
Past events
On Thursday 16 November 2023, the Q Trust Quiz returned to Porchester Hall. Brilliantly hosted by John Lloyd, it was a truly memorable night, raising an amazing £54,331.
On Thursday 18 November 2021, the Q Trust Quiz went upmarket, taking place at the beautiful Porchester Hall. Evan Davies returned as quiz master for the night with 370 guests in attendance. They raised a fantastic £57,000, which will go towards the Oxford Neuromuscular Centre.
On Thursday 14 November 2019, the Q Trust held The Great Chefs’ Dinner, a special one-off evening of fantastic food and fundraising to commemorate 40 years since the publication of Quentin Crewe’s The Great Chefs of France. The evening featured Darina Allen, Raymond Blanc, Sally Clarke, Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, Matthew Fort, Chris and Jeff Galvin, Skye Gyngell, Margot Henderson, Mark Hix, Rowley Leigh, Prue Leith, Tom Parker Bowles and The River Café, and raised £140,000.
On Thursday 15 November 2018, the Q Trust hosted yet another Q Trust Quiz at Hammersmith Town Hall. Evan Davies was at the helm as quiz master and over 400 guests attended, helping to raise a spectacular £39,000.
On Thursday 6 July 2017, the Q Trust hosted the magical Giffords Circus. This unique circus performed to a packed big top, full of Q Trust friends and family, and raised £23,000 to help fund the new research centre in Oxford.
In 2015, another of the Q Trust’s legendary quiz nights was a huge success, bringing together supporters for a competitive night of fun. Dominic West was celebrity quiz master, and a great time was had by all.
Net proceeds of the Q Trust’s fundraising will be used for research into all muscle-wasting conditions.
In this short video, Professor Dubowitz thanks the Q Trust for their “tremendous support”.
Upcoming events
The Q Trust Quiz returns on Thursday 12 November 2026 at Porchester Hall in Bayswater. This year is especially significant as we mark what would have been Quentin Crewe’s 100th Birthday, celebrating his remarkable legacy.
Learn more about the upcoming event here.
