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Lifting The Burden

The charity conducts the Global Campaign against Headache in official relations with the World Health Organization in order to reduce the burdens attributable to headache disorders worldwide.

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Activities & Mission

The charity conducts the Global Campaign against Headache in official relations with the World Health Organization in order to reduce the burdens attributable to headache disorders worldwide.

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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

Latest Income
£21,789
Latest Expenditure
£37,674

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 172.9%
Expenditure as % of income

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
£21,789
£37,6740 / 0

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Frequently asked questions about Lifting The Burden

What does Lifting The Burden do?

The charity conducts the Global Campaign against Headache in official relations with the World Health Organization in order to reduce the burdens attributable to headache disorders worldwide.

How much income did Lifting The Burden report in 2025?

Lifting The Burden reported total income of £22k and reported expenditure of £38k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Lifting The Burden registered as a charity?

Lifting The Burden was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 July 2009 as charity number 1130642. It has been registered for 17 years.

Who runs Lifting The Burden?

Lifting The Burden is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Lifting The Burden operate?

Lifting The Burden operates across 34 areas, including Benin, Brazil, Cambodia and 31 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Lifting The Burden a registered charity?

Yes — Lifting The Burden is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1130642.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
21 July 2009
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5004116
Charity Number
1130642

Trustees

Dr Amalie Akulenok Berring-Uldum
Dr Andreas Kattem Husoy
Dr Risako Amanda Shirane
Professor Latifa Adarmouch
Professor Raquel Gil-Gouveia
PROFESSOR RIGMOR JENSEN MD, PHD
PROFESSOR TIMOTHY JOHN STEINER PHD, FRCP

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