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a life for a cure – ryan bresnahan’s meningitis appeal

The charity supports children and young people, other charities or voluntary bodies, and the general public. A Life For A Cure – Ryan Bresnahan’s Meningitis Appeal is a registered charity whose purpose is the advancement of health or the saving of lives. It delivers its work by providing advocacy, advice, or information. The charity is based in Bristol and operates in England.


This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

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.

Fundraising

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£25,247
Latest Expenditure
£8,521

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 33.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 33.8%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024£25,247£8,5210 / 20
2023£12,549£3,5300 / 30
2022£34,425£8,8400 / 0
2021£4,247£2,1470 / 0
2020£7,691£2,6840 / 6

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers