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Alzheimers Brain Bank UK

Also known as: Abbuk

The main objectives of the charity are to protect and promote the health of the public, in particular by establishing, promoting and maintaining banks of brain tissue for research into the cause, prevention and treatment and cure of Alzheimer's disease and associated neurodegenerative diseases and disorders.

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Activities & Mission

The main objectives of the charity are to protect and promote the health of the public, in particular by establishing, promoting and maintaining banks of brain tissue for research into the cause, prevention and treatment and cure of Alzheimer's disease and associated neurodegenerative diseases and disorders.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£932,274
Latest Expenditure
£811,053

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 87.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 1.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £119,426
Charitable Activities £812,848
Other Trading £0
Investments £0
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £811,053
Raising Funds £0
Governance £8,205
Grants to Institutions £772,848
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£932,274
£811,053£811,053£415,974£415,9740 / 0
2024
£947,775
£968,017£968,017£294,753£294,7530 / 0
2023
£896,137
£862,449£862,449£314,995£314,9950 / 0
2022
£191,892
£147,9860 / 0
2021
£838,719
£815,261£815,261£237,401£237,4011 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Alzheimers Brain Bank UK

What does Alzheimers Brain Bank UK do?

The main objectives of the charity are to protect and promote the health of the public, in particular by establishing, promoting and maintaining banks of brain tissue for research into the cause, prevention and treatment and cure of Alzheimer's disease and associated neurodegenerative diseases and disorders.

How much income did Alzheimers Brain Bank UK report in 2025?

Alzheimers Brain Bank UK reported total income of £932k and reported expenditure of £811k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Alzheimers Brain Bank UK registered as a charity?

Alzheimers Brain Bank UK was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 June 2006 as charity number 1114578. It has been registered for 20 years.

Who runs Alzheimers Brain Bank UK?

Alzheimers Brain Bank UK is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Alzheimers Brain Bank UK operate?

Alzheimers Brain Bank UK operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Alzheimers Brain Bank UK a registered charity?

Yes — Alzheimers Brain Bank UK is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1114578.

Details

Address
Alzheimers Research UK
Unit 3-4
3 Riverside
Granta Park
Great Abington
CAMBRIDG
Registration Date
6 June 2006
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4023781
Charity Number
1114578

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Trustees

ALASTAIR BALLS CB
Emmanuelle Astoul
Giles Dennison
Also governs 1 other charity
Gordon Wilcock
Jacqueline Dobson
Simon Ridley

Also Known As

  • Abbuk

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30 July 2026
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