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The National Centre For Young People With Epilepsy Charitable Trust

Also known as: St Piers Lingfield, St Piers Lingfield Charity, The Lingfield Hospital School, The National Centre for Young People with Epilepsy, St Piers, Young Epilepsy

Established in 1897 the National Centre for Young People with Epilepsy is a national charity that is the UK's major provider of services to children and young people with epilepsy and associated learning, emotional and behavioural difficulties. The Trading Name, Young Epilepsy, launched in Nov 2011, reflects our ambition to reach as many of the 112,700 young people with epilepsy, as possible.

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Activities & Mission

Established in 1897 the National Centre for Young People with Epilepsy is a national charity that is the UK's major provider of services to children and young people with epilepsy and associated learning, emotional and behavioural difficulties. The Trading Name, Young Epilepsy, launched in Nov 2011, reflects our ambition to reach as many of the 112,700 young people with epilepsy, as possible.

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
£28,167,000
Latest Expenditure
£27,890,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 95.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 55% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample: 685). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 96.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 38% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 4.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 32% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £2,195,000
Charitable Activities £25,148,000
Other Trading £0
Investments £0
Other Income £824,000

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £26,768,000
Raising Funds £1,122,000
Governance £135,445
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
£28,167,000
£27,890,000£26,768,000£23,490,000£5,026,000568 / 17
2024
£25,101,000
£25,416,000£24,719,000£17,645,000£107,000558 / 3
2023
£22,193,000
£23,999,000£23,453,000£18,440,000£1,182,000554 / 202
2022
£22,817,000
£23,371,000£22,978,000£18,623,000£2,485,000578 / 0
2021
£24,522,000
£24,794,000£24,393,000£17,223,000£4,122,000638 / 4

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The National Centre For Young People With Epilepsy Charitable Trust

What does The National Centre For Young People With Epilepsy Charitable Trust do?

Established in 1897 the National Centre for Young People with Epilepsy is a national charity that is the UK's major provider of services to children and young people with epilepsy and associated learning, emotional and behavioural difficulties. The Trading Name, Young Epilepsy, launched in Nov 2011, reflects our ambition to reach as many of the 112,700 young people with epilepsy, as possible.

How much income did The National Centre For Young People With Epilepsy Charitable Trust report in 2025?

The National Centre For Young People With Epilepsy Charitable Trust reported total income of £28.17m and reported expenditure of £27.89m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The National Centre For Young People With Epilepsy Charitable Trust?

The National Centre For Young People With Epilepsy Charitable Trust has a program ratio of 95.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 55% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample of 685 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The National Centre For Young People With Epilepsy Charitable Trust registered as a charity?

The National Centre For Young People With Epilepsy Charitable Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 July 1963 as charity number 311877. It has been registered for 63 years.

Who runs The National Centre For Young People With Epilepsy Charitable Trust?

The National Centre For Young People With Epilepsy Charitable Trust is governed by a board of 1 trustee. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The National Centre For Young People With Epilepsy Charitable Trust operate?

The National Centre For Young People With Epilepsy Charitable Trust operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is The National Centre For Young People With Epilepsy Charitable Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The National Centre For Young People With Epilepsy Charitable Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 311877.

Details

Address
Young Epilepsy
St. Piers Lane
LINGFIELD
RH7 6PW
Registration Date
24 July 1963
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
311877
Charity Number
311877

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Trustees

THE NATIONAL CENTRE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE WITH EPILEPSY

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • St Piers Lingfield
  • St Piers Lingfield Charity
  • The Lingfield Hospital School
  • The National Centre for Young People with Epilepsy
  • St Piers
  • Young Epilepsy

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