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The Brain And Spine Foundation

The Brain and Spine Foundation offers a UK-wide information service to people affected by neurological conditions. This information is available on the charity's website www.brainandspine.org.uk and in 25+ booklets. A freephone Helpline service is staffed by specialist neuroscience nurses to answer queries on conditions, symptoms and investigations linked to the brain and spine.

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Activities & Mission

The Brain and Spine Foundation offers a UK-wide information service to people affected by neurological conditions. This information is available on the charity's website www.brainandspine.org.uk and in 25+ booklets. A freephone Helpline service is staffed by specialist neuroscience nurses to answer queries on conditions, symptoms and investigations linked to the brain and spine.

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
£741,987
Latest Expenditure
£720,794

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 72.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 31% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1431). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 89.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 23% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 15.2%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 17% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £562,715
Charitable Activities £183,500
Other Trading £144,285
Investments £1,487
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £641,971
Raising Funds £78,823
Governance £30,983
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
£741,987
£720,794£641,971£191,188£71,1889 / 47
2024
£967,951
£1,049,430£926,148£19,995£19,99512 / 58
2023
£718,621
£799,864£684,559£101,474£101,47412 / 9
2022
£704,878
£810,854£659,213£182,717£155,99613 / 15
2021
£892,901
£885,957£794,344£288,693£251,77713 / 25

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Brain And Spine Foundation

What does The Brain And Spine Foundation do?

The Brain and Spine Foundation offers a UK-wide information service to people affected by neurological conditions. This information is available on the charity's website www.brainandspine.org.uk and in 25+ booklets. A freephone Helpline service is staffed by specialist neuroscience nurses to answer queries on conditions, symptoms and investigations linked to the brain and spine.

How much income did The Brain And Spine Foundation report in 2025?

The Brain And Spine Foundation reported total income of £742k and reported expenditure of £721k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Brain And Spine Foundation?

The Brain And Spine Foundation has a program ratio of 72.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 31% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1431 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Brain And Spine Foundation registered as a charity?

The Brain And Spine Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 July 2003 as charity number 1098528. It has been registered for 23 years.

Who runs The Brain And Spine Foundation?

The Brain And Spine Foundation is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Mark Luce. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Brain And Spine Foundation operate?

The Brain And Spine Foundation operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is The Brain And Spine Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — The Brain And Spine Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1098528.

Details

Address
Canopi
Unit A
Arc House
82 Tanner Street
LONDON
SE1 3GN
Registration Date
11 July 2003
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3997404
Charity Number
1098528

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Trustees

Mark Luce Chair
Asli Guner-Paul
Carolyn Louise Turner
Ifeyinwa Kantonna
Jeroen Huysinga
Also governs 2 other charities
Kavita Basi
Lauren Downie

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