Brain Research Trust
Also known as: Brain Research UK, Brt, the Brt
Brain Research UK (the working name of Brain Research Trust) promotes and supports basic and clinical research into neurological disease which affects one in five people in the UK. We fund ground-breaking research at UK-wide centres of excellence for scientific research into neurological diseases and conditions.
Activities & Mission
Brain Research UK (the working name of Brain Research Trust) promotes and supports basic and clinical research into neurological disease which affects one in five people in the UK. We fund ground-breaking research at UK-wide centres of excellence for scientific research into neurological diseases and conditions.
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 16% of UK Research charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 356). How is this calculated?
Higher than 9% of UK Research charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 7% of UK Research charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £3,347,000 | £3,611,000 | £2,035,000 | £10,659,000 | £7,800,000 | 7 / 0 |
| 2024 | £3,495,000 | £3,260,000 | £2,031,000 | £10,771,000 | £8,016,000 | 6 / 0 |
| 2023 | £3,197,000 | £3,005,000 | £1,818,000 | £9,993,000 | £7,062,000 | 5 / 0 |
| 2022 | £2,029,000 | £3,248,000 | £2,404,000 | £10,637,000 | £7,481,000 | 6 / 0 |
| 2021 | £1,751,000 | £3,311,000 | £2,589,000 | £11,574,000 | £7,999,000 | 6 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Brain Research Trust
What does Brain Research Trust do?
Brain Research UK (the working name of Brain Research Trust) promotes and supports basic and clinical research into neurological disease which affects one in five people in the UK. We fund ground-breaking research at UK-wide centres of excellence for scientific research into neurological diseases and conditions.
How much income did Brain Research Trust report in 2025?
Brain Research Trust reported total income of £3.35m and reported expenditure of £3.61m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Brain Research Trust?
Brain Research Trust has a program ratio of 60.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 16% of UK Research charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 356 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Brain Research Trust registered as a charity?
Brain Research Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 August 2010 as charity number 1137560. It has been registered for 16 years.
Who runs Brain Research Trust?
Brain Research Trust is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Jim Gollan. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Brain Research Trust operate?
Brain Research Trust operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Brain Research Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Brain Research Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1137560.
Details
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330 High Holborn
London
WC1V 7QH
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Brain Research UK
- Brt, the Brt
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated