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Sudep Action

Also known as: Epilepsy Bereaved

SUDEP Action exists to support those bereaved by SUDEP - Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy - and works towards prevention of deaths from epilepsy. The Charity offers support to the bereaved, provides information, effects change, raises awareness, sponsors research and education, captures data via the Epilepsy Deaths Register and acts as a focal point for global communication regarding SUDEP.

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Activities & Mission

SUDEP Action exists to support those bereaved by SUDEP - Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy - and works towards prevention of deaths from epilepsy. The Charity offers support to the bereaved, provides information, effects change, raises awareness, sponsors research and education, captures data via the Epilepsy Deaths Register and acts as a focal point for global communication regarding SUDEP.

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
£517,612
Latest Expenditure
£695,986

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 123.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 91.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 8.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £504,358
Charitable Activities £5,578
Other Trading £0
Investments £7,676
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £639,049
Raising Funds £56,937
Governance £1,508
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

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
£517,612
£695,986£639,049£382,364£278,12010 / 10
2024
£634,046
£513,094£461,752£560,738£312,46210 / 20
2023
£505,663
£413,153£367,960£439,786£364,0549 / 20
2022
£386,724
£447,1650 / 50
2021
£501,183
£425,524£339,299£407,717£354,64110 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Sudep Action

What does Sudep Action do?

SUDEP Action exists to support those bereaved by SUDEP - Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy - and works towards prevention of deaths from epilepsy. The Charity offers support to the bereaved, provides information, effects change, raises awareness, sponsors research and education, captures data via the Epilepsy Deaths Register and acts as a focal point for global communication regarding SUDEP.

How much income did Sudep Action report in 2025?

Sudep Action reported total income of £518k and reported expenditure of £696k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Sudep Action registered as a charity?

Sudep Action was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 November 2015 as charity number 1164250. It has been registered for 11 years.

Who runs Sudep Action?

Sudep Action is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr JOHN RAYMOND HIRST. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Sudep Action operate?

Sudep Action operates across 2 areas: Scotland and England And Wales.

Is Sudep Action a registered charity?

Yes — Sudep Action is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1164250.

Details

Address
SUDEP ACTION
18 Newbury Street
WANTAGE
OX12 8DA
Registration Date
4 November 2015
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5065223
Charity Number
1164250

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Trustees

Dr JOHN RAYMOND HIRST Chair
ALEXANDRA ELEANOR STIRLING
David James Raywood Sibree
Dr Judith MAry Shakespeare
Also governs 1 other charity
Dr Rhys Thomas
Also governs 1 other charity
Dr William Owen Pickrell
Also governs 1 other charity
Paul Warren
Professor Josemir W Sander
Rachel Shah
SIMON LEES

Also Known As

  • Epilepsy Bereaved

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
30 July 2026
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