A Life For A Cure – Ryan Bresnahan’s Meningitis Appeal
To advance the education of the public & particularly amongst health professionals & scientists on the causes, prevention & treatment of meningitis by funding & promoting research in all aspects of those subjects, the useful results of those subjects to be published for public benefit. This Bristol charity operates on a voluntary basis & was founded as a legacy to Ryan Bresnahan who died at 16.
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To advance the education of the public & particularly amongst health professionals & scientists on the causes, prevention & treatment of meningitis by funding & promoting research in all aspects of those subjects, the useful results of those subjects to be published for public benefit. This Bristol charity operates on a voluntary basis & was founded as a legacy to Ryan Bresnahan who died at 16.
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As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
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| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £15,612 | £4,679 | 0 / 20 | |||
| 2024 | £25,247 | £8,521 | 0 / 20 | |||
| 2023 | £12,549 | £3,530 | 0 / 30 | |||
| 2022 | £34,425 | £8,840 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £4,247 | £2,147 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about A Life For A Cure – Ryan Bresnahan’s Meningitis Appeal
What does A Life For A Cure – Ryan Bresnahan’s Meningitis Appeal do?
To advance the education of the public & particularly amongst health professionals & scientists on the causes, prevention & treatment of meningitis by funding & promoting research in all aspects of those subjects, the useful results of those subjects to be published for public benefit. This Bristol charity operates on a voluntary basis & was founded as a legacy to Ryan Bresnahan who died at 16.
How much income did A Life For A Cure – Ryan Bresnahan’s Meningitis Appeal report in 2025?
A Life For A Cure – Ryan Bresnahan’s Meningitis Appeal reported total income of £16k and reported expenditure of £5k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was A Life For A Cure – Ryan Bresnahan’s Meningitis Appeal registered as a charity?
A Life For A Cure – Ryan Bresnahan’s Meningitis Appeal was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 July 2018 as charity number 1179345. It has been registered for 8 years.
Who runs A Life For A Cure – Ryan Bresnahan’s Meningitis Appeal?
A Life For A Cure – Ryan Bresnahan’s Meningitis Appeal is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is MICHELLE CHRISTINE Bresnahan. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does A Life For A Cure – Ryan Bresnahan’s Meningitis Appeal operate?
A Life For A Cure – Ryan Bresnahan’s Meningitis Appeal operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is A Life For A Cure – Ryan Bresnahan’s Meningitis Appeal a registered charity?
Yes — A Life For A Cure – Ryan Bresnahan’s Meningitis Appeal is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1179345.
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