World Federation Of Neurology
The Public Awareness and Action Committee established a World Brain Day (WBD) on 22 July, the date theWFN was founded in 1957. The first WBD slogan was ?Our Brain - Our Future?. This global campaign wasdesigned to promote awareness about the brain and neurological diseases and to promote brain health. A largenumber of national societies organized activities and media events.
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The Public Awareness and Action Committee established a World Brain Day (WBD) on 22 July, the date theWFN was founded in 1957. The first WBD slogan was ?Our Brain - Our Future?. This global campaign wasdesigned to promote awareness about the brain and neurological diseases and to promote brain health. A largenumber of national societies organized activities and media events.
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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.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 85% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1431). How is this calculated?
Higher than 48% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 13% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
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.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £703,478 | £799,629 | £784,819 | £5,512,099 | £5,247,209 | 3 / 1 |
| 2023 | £722,156 | £931,000 | £918,895 | £5,451,217 | £5,183,458 | 3 / 1 |
| 2022 | £619,697 | £692,481 | £680,359 | £5,521,392 | £5,249,910 | 4 / 0 |
| 2021 | £1,525,431 | £666,609 | £654,351 | £5,844,524 | £5,547,651 | 4 / 0 |
| 2020 | £666,722 | £625,709 | £613,578 | £4,801,940 | £4,506,743 | 4 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about World Federation Of Neurology
What does World Federation Of Neurology do?
The Public Awareness and Action Committee established a World Brain Day (WBD) on 22 July, the date theWFN was founded in 1957. The first WBD slogan was ?Our Brain - Our Future?. This global campaign wasdesigned to promote awareness about the brain and neurological diseases and to promote brain health. A largenumber of national societies organized activities and media events.
How much income did World Federation Of Neurology report in 2024?
World Federation Of Neurology reported total income of £703k and reported expenditure of £800k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is World Federation Of Neurology?
World Federation Of Neurology has a program ratio of 111.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 85% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1431 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was World Federation Of Neurology registered as a charity?
World Federation Of Neurology was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 March 1998 as charity number 1068673. It has been registered for 28 years.
Who runs World Federation Of Neurology?
World Federation Of Neurology is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Professor Steven Lewis. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does World Federation Of Neurology operate?
World Federation Of Neurology operates across 121 areas, including Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria and 118 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is World Federation Of Neurology a registered charity?
Yes — World Federation Of Neurology is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1068673.
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SW6 3JW
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