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The Brain Tumour Charity

Also known as: Tbtf

The Brain Tumour Charity is at the forefront of the fight to defeat brain tumours, making a difference every day to the lives of people with a brain tumour and their families. We are committed to having the biggest possible impact for everyone affected by a brain tumour, to defending the most amazing part of the human body, so that the diagnosis of a brain tumour is no longer a death sentence.

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Activities & Mission

The Brain Tumour Charity is at the forefront of the fight to defeat brain tumours, making a difference every day to the lives of people with a brain tumour and their families. We are committed to having the biggest possible impact for everyone affected by a brain tumour, to defending the most amazing part of the human body, so that the diagnosis of a brain tumour is no longer a death sentence.

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
£15,330,000
Latest Expenditure
£15,334,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 80.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 80.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 20.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £14,138,000
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £611,000
Investments £581,000
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £12,273,000
Raising Funds £3,061,000
Governance £97,000
Grants to Institutions £6,206,000
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
£15,330,000
£15,334,000£12,273,000£8,788,000£1,697,000118 / 300
2024
£14,195,000
£14,659,000£11,496,000£8,531,000£6,000,000116 / 1000
2023
£12,715,000
£11,235,000£8,312,000£8,231,000£3,700,000100 / 1000
2022
£11,475,000
£10,625,000£8,752,000£7,610,000£2,400,00086 / 1000
2021
£8,298,000
£11,332,000£9,588,000£6,857,000£3,348,000108 / 1028

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Brain Tumour Charity

What does The Brain Tumour Charity do?

The Brain Tumour Charity is at the forefront of the fight to defeat brain tumours, making a difference every day to the lives of people with a brain tumour and their families. We are committed to having the biggest possible impact for everyone affected by a brain tumour, to defending the most amazing part of the human body, so that the diagnosis of a brain tumour is no longer a death sentence.

How much income did The Brain Tumour Charity report in 2025?

The Brain Tumour Charity reported total income of £15.33m and reported expenditure of £15.33m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Brain Tumour Charity registered as a charity?

The Brain Tumour Charity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 December 2012 as charity number 1150054. It has been registered for 14 years.

Who runs The Brain Tumour Charity?

The Brain Tumour Charity is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Fraser Alexander Longden. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Brain Tumour Charity operate?

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

Is The Brain Tumour Charity a registered charity?

Yes — The Brain Tumour Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1150054.

Details

Address
The Brain Tumour Charity
Fleet 27
Rye Close
FLEET
Hampshire
GU51 2UH
Registration Date
5 December 2012
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5032545
Charity Number
1150054

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Trustees

Fraser Alexander Longden Chair
Anna Rhian Jarvis
Caroline Steel
Dr Elena Bechberger
Dr Kieran Richard Palmer
Dr Rachel Suzanne Edgar
Hayley Ann Conroy
Julia Clare Osgerby
Matimba Charity Swana
Sukhdip Sandhu

Also Known As

  • Tbtf

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30 July 2026
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