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The Guarantors Of Brain

The Guarantors of Brain promotes teaching, education and research into science of neurology and related clinical-academic disiplines, and the furthering of scientific and charitable purposes. It is funded by the publications Brain Journal and Brain Communications and provides finacial grants for a variety of events, meetings and study in the field of neuroscience.

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Activities & Mission

The Guarantors of Brain promotes teaching, education and research into science of neurology and related clinical-academic disiplines, and the furthering of scientific and charitable purposes. It is funded by the publications Brain Journal and Brain Communications and provides finacial grants for a variety of events, meetings and study in the field of neuroscience.

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
£2,044,041
Latest Expenditure
£3,219,435

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 154.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 96% of UK Research charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 356). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 98.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 56% of UK Research charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 2.9%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 60% of UK Research 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 £0
Charitable Activities £1,879,797
Other Trading £0
Investments £148,859
Other Income £15,385

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £3,162,767
Raising Funds £56,668
Governance £37,507
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
£2,044,041
£3,219,435£3,162,767£6,096,773£6,096,7737 / 0
2024
£1,870,172
£2,543,954£2,489,681£7,134,763£7,134,7637 / 0
2023
£1,827,095
£2,816,002£2,760,853£7,137,827£7,137,8275 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Guarantors Of Brain

What does The Guarantors Of Brain do?

The Guarantors of Brain promotes teaching, education and research into science of neurology and related clinical-academic disiplines, and the furthering of scientific and charitable purposes. It is funded by the publications Brain Journal and Brain Communications and provides finacial grants for a variety of events, meetings and study in the field of neuroscience.

How much income did The Guarantors Of Brain report in 2025?

The Guarantors Of Brain reported total income of £2.04m and reported expenditure of £3.22m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Guarantors Of Brain?

The Guarantors Of Brain has a program ratio of 154.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 96% of UK Research charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 356 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Guarantors Of Brain registered as a charity?

The Guarantors Of Brain was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 January 2022 as charity number 1197319. It has been registered for 4 years.

Who runs The Guarantors Of Brain?

The Guarantors Of Brain is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Guarantors Of Brain operate?

The Guarantors Of Brain operates across 4 areas: Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is The Guarantors Of Brain a registered charity?

Yes — The Guarantors Of Brain is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1197319.

Details

Address
University of Cambridge
Herchel Smith Building
Robinson Way
CAMBRIDGE
CB2 0SZ
Registration Date
4 January 2022
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5191648
Charity Number
1197319

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Trustees

Prof Elizabeth Fisher
Prof Emma Tallantyre
Prof Kevin Talbot
Also governs 2 other charities
Prof Mary Reilly
Professor David Belin
Also governs 1 other charity
Professor David James Sharp
Professor Masud Husain

Sectors & Classifications

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