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British Epilepsy Association

Also known as: Epilepsy Action

Exists to improve the lives of people affected by epilepsy.

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Activities & Mission

Exists to improve the lives of people affected by epilepsy.

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.

Show all 6 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£3,624,556
Latest Expenditure
£4,300,323

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 78.4%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 66.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 35.2%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £3,213,711
Charitable Activities £155,579
Other Trading £172,830
Investments £82,436
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,841,269
Raising Funds £1,184,619
Governance £328,365
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £274,435

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£3,624,556
£4,300,323£2,841,269£3,415,554£2,150,71776 / 450
2023
£2,767,139
£4,113,476£2,748,281£3,989,561£2,463,47075 / 326
2022
£5,307,506
£3,512,163£2,165,986£5,268,676£3,692,33964 / 500
2021
£3,314,918
£3,299,536£2,005,297£3,672,153£3,011,70463 / 500
2020
£2,395,053
£3,126,323£2,101,915£3,444,587£2,423,06970 / 200

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about British Epilepsy Association

What does British Epilepsy Association do?

Exists to improve the lives of people affected by epilepsy.

How much income did British Epilepsy Association report in 2024?

British Epilepsy Association reported total income of £3.62m and reported expenditure of £4.30m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was British Epilepsy Association registered as a charity?

British Epilepsy Association was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 August 1964 as charity number 234343. It has been registered for 62 years.

Who runs British Epilepsy Association?

British Epilepsy Association is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is Jane Elizabeth Riley. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does British Epilepsy Association operate?

British Epilepsy Association operates across 6 areas, including Guernsey, Isle Of Man, Jersey and 3 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is British Epilepsy Association a registered charity?

Yes — British Epilepsy Association is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 234343.

Details

Address
NEW ANSTEY HOUSE
GATE WAY DRIVE
YEADON
LEEDS
LS19 7XY
Registration Date
5 August 1964
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
234343
Charity Number
234343

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Trustees

Jane Elizabeth Riley Chair
Cameron Hill
Deirdre Black
Dr PETER CLOUGH
Joanne Greer
JUNE ELEANOR MASSEY
Katie Stevens
Also governs 1 other charity
Nicola Adamson
Robert Nicholas Hutton
Sally Anne Taylor
Sarah Lawson
Thomas Osborne McLaughlan

Also Known As

  • Epilepsy Action

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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