Stroke Association
Also known as: The Stroke Association
THE CHARITY OPERATES THROUGHOUT THE UK. WE PROVIDE SUPPORT SERVICES TO EVERYONEAFFECTED BY STROKE, INCLUDING FAMILIES AND CARERS. WE RAISE AWARENESS OF STROKE AND CAMPAIGN FOR BETTER EMERGENCY, REHABILITATION AND SUPPORT SERVICES. WE INVEST IN STROKE RESEARCH TO HELP REDUCE THE INCIDENCE OF STROKE, TO FIND THE BEST TREATMENT AND LONG TERM CARE AND IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR STROKE SURVIVORS.
Activities & Mission
THE CHARITY OPERATES THROUGHOUT THE UK. WE PROVIDE SUPPORT SERVICES TO EVERYONEAFFECTED BY STROKE, INCLUDING FAMILIES AND CARERS. WE RAISE AWARENESS OF STROKE AND CAMPAIGN FOR BETTER EMERGENCY, REHABILITATION AND SUPPORT SERVICES. WE INVEST IN STROKE RESEARCH TO HELP REDUCE THE INCIDENCE OF STROKE, TO FIND THE BEST TREATMENT AND LONG TERM CARE AND IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR STROKE SURVIVORS.
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 23% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample: 685). How is this calculated?
Higher than 16% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 12% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £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 | £44,377,602 | £44,835,470 | £35,439,264 | £37,200,921 | £34,543,190 | 822 / 1152 |
| 2024 | £42,144,680 | £43,826,107 | £35,247,152 | £36,895,315 | £34,602,294 | 795 / 1425 |
| 2023 | £40,421,000 | £38,105,000 | £30,071,000 | £34,949,000 | £34,949,000 | 739 / 1433 |
| 2022 | £41,162,000 | £31,597,000 | £24,665,000 | £33,120,000 | £28,805,000 | 582 / 2000 |
| 2021 | £34,573,000 | £34,125,000 | £26,483,000 | £21,411,000 | £18,039,000 | 644 / 2500 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Stroke Association
What does Stroke Association do?
THE CHARITY OPERATES THROUGHOUT THE UK. WE PROVIDE SUPPORT SERVICES TO EVERYONEAFFECTED BY STROKE, INCLUDING FAMILIES AND CARERS. WE RAISE AWARENESS OF STROKE AND CAMPAIGN FOR BETTER EMERGENCY, REHABILITATION AND SUPPORT SERVICES. WE INVEST IN STROKE RESEARCH TO HELP REDUCE THE INCIDENCE OF STROKE, TO FIND THE BEST TREATMENT AND LONG TERM CARE AND IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR STROKE SURVIVORS.
How much income did Stroke Association report in 2025?
Stroke Association reported total income of £44.38m and reported expenditure of £44.84m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Stroke Association?
Stroke Association has a program ratio of 79.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 23% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample of 685 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Stroke Association registered as a charity?
Stroke Association was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 January 1963 as charity number 211015. It has been registered for 63 years.
Who runs Stroke Association?
Stroke Association is governed by a board of 11 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Stroke Association operate?
Stroke Association operates across 5 areas, including Isle Of Man, Jersey, Northern Ireland and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Stroke Association a registered charity?
Yes — Stroke Association is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 211015.
Details
Stroke Association House
240 City Road
LONDON
EC1V 2PR
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- The Stroke Association
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated