The Brain Charity

Also known as: Neurosupport

The Brain Charity offers emotional support, practical help and social activities to anyone with a neurological condition and to their family, friends, and carers. There are hundreds of different neurological conditions, including stroke, brain injury, dementia, cluster headaches, and many rarer ones too. We are here for every single one.

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Activities & Mission

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.

Country

Scotland

Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£1,773,983

Latest Expenditure

£1,775,852

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 82.0%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 36% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1286). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 81.9%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 30% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 19.9%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 25% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £460,766

Charitable Activities £497,872

Other Trading £793,340

Investments £17,023

Other Income £4,982

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,454,741

Raising Funds £321,111

Governance £32,410

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 Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£1,773,983	£1,775,852	£1,454,741	£1,071,720	£995,056	36 / 84
2024	£1,840,813	£1,790,854	£1,534,789	£1,068,930	£292,440	38 / 85
2023	£1,632,677	£1,627,799	£1,434,462	£992,276	£319,764	38 / 53
2022	£1,253,048	£1,235,673	£1,029,207	£1,006,446	£376,446	42 / 45
2021	£808,719	£860,916	£615,241	£957,752	£313,353	29 / 70

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Brain Charity

What does The Brain Charity do?

How much income did The Brain Charity report in 2025?

The Brain Charity reported total income of £1.77m and reported expenditure of £1.78m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Brain Charity?

The Brain Charity has a program ratio of 82.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 36% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1286 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Brain Charity registered as a charity?

The Brain Charity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 30 June 2006 as charity number 1114999. It has been registered for 20 years.

Who runs The Brain Charity?

The Brain Charity 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 The Brain Charity operate?

The Brain Charity operates across 2 areas: Scotland and England And Wales.

Is The Brain Charity a registered charity?

Yes — The Brain Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1114999.