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Epilepsy Society

Also known as: The National Society for Epilepsy

To enhance the quality of life of people affected by epilepsy by promoting public awareness and education, by undertaking research and by delivering specialist medical care and support services.

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Activities & Mission

To enhance the quality of life of people affected by epilepsy by promoting public awareness and education, by undertaking research and by delivering specialist medical care and support services.

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
£20,658,000
Latest Expenditure
£21,796,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 96.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 90.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 4.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £4,768,000
Charitable Activities £15,183,000
Other Trading £387,000
Investments £277,000
Other Income £43,000

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £19,823,000
Raising Funds £833,000
Governance £120,000
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £1,140,000

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

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

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£20,658,000
£21,796,000£19,823,000£26,517,000£12,000,000368 / 10
2024
£18,860,000
£20,783,000£18,612,000£26,650,000£13,210,000319 / 10
2023
£17,899,000
£19,472,000£17,811,000£28,149,000£14,466,000325 / 15
2022
£16,675,000
£16,888,000£15,382,000£27,942,000£6,583,000266 / 26
2021
£15,956,000
£17,127,000£15,866,000£25,226,000£25,226,000276 / 3

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Epilepsy Society

What does Epilepsy Society do?

To enhance the quality of life of people affected by epilepsy by promoting public awareness and education, by undertaking research and by delivering specialist medical care and support services.

How much income did Epilepsy Society report in 2025?

Epilepsy Society reported total income of £20.66m and reported expenditure of £21.80m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Epilepsy Society registered as a charity?

Epilepsy Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 September 1962 as charity number 206186. It has been registered for 64 years.

Who runs Epilepsy Society?

Epilepsy Society is governed by a board of 13 trustees. The chair of trustees is CATHERINE ALCOCK DL. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Epilepsy Society operate?

Epilepsy Society operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Epilepsy Society a registered charity?

Yes — Epilepsy Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 206186.

Details

Address
Epilepsy Society
Chesham Lane
Chalfont St Peter
Buckinghamshire
SL9 0RJ
Registration Date
22 September 1962
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
206186
Charity Number
206186

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Trustees

CATHERINE ALCOCK DL Chair
Andrew Gray
Andrew Thomas Gosling
Dr Karen Skinner
Dr Robin Woolfson
Also governs 1 other charity
Hannah Purves
Jacqueline Anne Sullivan
Nikolas Grant
Paul Airey
Penny Owen
Rae Avatar Barnett
Rakhi Rajani
Sarah Miller

Also Known As

  • The National Society for Epilepsy
  • Epilepsy Society

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
30 July 2026
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