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The Migraine Trust

Research into the nature,causes,diagnosis,prevention and treatment of migraine and to disseminate the useful results of such research.Help relieve the sickness and preserve the health of sufferers of migraine.Advance the education of health professionals and the public in the subject of migraine.

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Activities & Mission

Research into the nature,causes,diagnosis,prevention and treatment of migraine and to disseminate the useful results of such research.Help relieve the sickness and preserve the health of sufferers of migraine.Advance the education of health professionals and the public in the subject of migraine.

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
£1,008,000
Latest Expenditure
£1,124,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 84.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 75.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 26.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,001,000
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £6,000
Investments £1,000
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £848,000
Raising Funds £253,000
Governance £39,000
Grants to Institutions £18,000
Other Expenditure £23,000

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

The Commission record shows this related event on the register:

  • Asset transfer in in 2019 — Migraine Action Incorporated (organisation 5038969)
Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£1,008,000
£1,124,000£848,000£1,087,000£415,00012 / 116
2024
£615,000
£1,106,000£770,000£969,000£755,00013 / 0
2024
£2,203,715
£2,043,634£873,889£1,130,668£498,42811 / 116
2023
£1,981,000
£1,756,000£684,000£1,476,000£1,283,00012 / 0
2022
£677,792
£846,870£676,247£1,277,334£802,4849 / 35

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Migraine Trust

What does The Migraine Trust do?

Research into the nature,causes,diagnosis,prevention and treatment of migraine and to disseminate the useful results of such research.Help relieve the sickness and preserve the health of sufferers of migraine.Advance the education of health professionals and the public in the subject of migraine.

How much income did The Migraine Trust report in 2025?

The Migraine Trust reported total income of £1.01m and reported expenditure of £1.12m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Migraine Trust registered as a charity?

The Migraine Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 June 2000 as charity number 1081300. It has been registered for 26 years.

Who runs The Migraine Trust?

The Migraine Trust is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Michelle Jane Walder. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Migraine Trust operate?

The Migraine Trust operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Migraine Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Migraine Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1081300.

Details

Address
The Migraine Trust
Unit A
Arc House
82 Tanner Street
LONDON
SE1 3GN
Registration Date
28 June 2000
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3972421
Charity Number
1081300

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Trustees

Michelle Jane Walder Chair
Dr Gina Mikala Kennedy
Dr Kay Kennis
Iain Searle Pelling
Katy Elizabeth Brown
Mark Burdon
Philippa Leigh Kindersley
Ponnudas Prabhakar
Professor Peter Goadsby
Stephanie Catherine Boileau Hayle
Also governs 1 other charity

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30 July 2026
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