Brain Tumour Research
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Brain tumours kill more children and adults under 40 than any other cancer..yet just 1% of the national spend on cancer research has been allocated to this devastating disease.This is unacceptable!We are striving to fund a network of 7 research centres whilst challenging government and larger cancer charities to invest more in brain tumour research.Help us fund the fight and find a cure.
To increase UK investment in research into brain tumours. The charity funds research capacity, infrastructure and treatment development while campaigning for greater national investment, with the ultimate vision of finding a cure for all types of brain tumours.
Alison Phelan’s diagnosis with an incurable brain tumour in 2000 prompted her family to establish Ali’s Dream. Sue Farrington Smith subsequently worked to unite Ali’s Dream with several other brain tumour charities. Led by Sue, Brain Tumour Research launched at …
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Brain Tumour Research has a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the Charity Commission.
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- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 91% of the 24,233 health charities in the United Kingdom with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 81 places it in the top 25% of the 28,401 health charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
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BRAIN TUMOUR RESEARCH is in United Kingdom, a TGE (Transnational Giving Europe) member country. Dutch donors can route gifts via Stichting Transnational Giving Europe to receive Dutch ANBI-equivalent deductibility, subject to TGE's 5% pass-through fee.
BRAIN TUMOUR RESEARCH is registered in United Kingdom. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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Frequently asked questions about Brain Tumour Research
Brain Tumour Research is a registered health nonprofit based in Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2013 and has been operating for 13 years. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds registration with the UK Fundraising Regulator, which means it has committed to the Code of Fundraising Practice and accountable fundraising standards. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 81/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £9M in annual revenue. 27 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Based on official filings, Brain Tumour Research has £9M in annual revenue. It allocates 73% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 96% for health charities in United Kingdom. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Brain tumours kill more children and adults under 40 than any other cancer..yet just 1% of the national spend on cancer research has been allocated to this devastating disease.This is unacceptable!We are striving to fund a network of 7 research centres whilst challenging government and larger cancer charities to invest more in brain tumour research.Help us fund the fight and find a cure. Brain Tumour Research is classified as a health organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2013.
Brain Tumour Research is a charitable company limited by guarantee, the most common incorporated form for UK charities. It is registered with both Companies House and the Charity Commission, and must file annual accounts with both regulators. Directors (who are also charity trustees) have limited liability.
Brain Tumour Research's registered charity number is 1153487. You can use it to look up the organization on the Charity Commission register.
Brain Tumour Research is located in Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2013 and has been active for 13 years.
Brain Tumour Research is based in Milton Keynes in England. The Charity Commission for England and Wales (CCEW) is the primary regulator. Scotland has its own regulator (OSCR), and Northern Ireland has the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). A charity registered with the CCEW may operate across the whole of the UK or internationally.
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Quick facts about Brain Tumour Research
- What is Brain Tumour Research?
- Brain Tumour Research is a health charitable company based in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom. Brain tumours kill more children and adults under 40 than any other cancer..yet just 1% of the national spend on cancer research has been allocated to this devastating disease.This is unacceptable!We are striving to fund a network of 7 research centres whilst challenging government and larger cancer charities to invest more in brain tumour research.Help us fund the fight and find a cure.
- When was Brain Tumour Research founded?
- Brain Tumour Research was founded in 2013.
- Where is Brain Tumour Research located?
- Headquartered in Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom.
- What is Brain Tumour Research's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is £8.7 million. 73% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Brain Tumour Research trustworthy?
- Brain Tumour Research has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 81 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Brain Tumour Research's website?
- https://www.braintumourresearch.org
- Are donations to Brain Tumour Research tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.