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Brain Tumour Research

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
86/100 · methodology

About Brain Tumour Research

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.

Founded
Headquarters
Milton Keynes
Size
medium

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Science & Technology
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar science & technology in United Kingdom
Program spending This charity: 73%
Peer average: 95%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 86
Peer average: 87

Red flags

· All clear
Charity Commission removal
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every £1 goes

£0.73
Program expenses£0.73 (£6.1 million)

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Brain Tumour Research is a registered science & technology nonprofit based in Milton Keynes, 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. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports £9M in annual revenue. 11 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Brain Tumour Research has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 86 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for science & technology charities in United Kingdom is 87/100.

Brain Tumour Research is located in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2013 and has been active for 13 years.

Based on official tax filings, Brain Tumour Research has £9M in annual revenue. It allocates 73% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 95% for science & technology 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 Tumour Research is classified as a Science & Technology organization, registered in United Kingdom. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has £9M in annual revenue. The organization has 11 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Brain Tumour Research. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Brain Tumour Research has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the Charity Commission. 73% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 95%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

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 science & technology organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2013.

Among science & technology charities registered in United Kingdom: Brain Tumour Research's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100 is in line with the peer average of 87/100. It allocates 73% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 95%. Its annual revenue of £9M is well above the peer average of £1M.

Brain Tumour Research is a registered charity in the United Kingdom. If you are a UK taxpayer, your donation may qualify for Gift Aid, which allows the charity to claim an extra 25p for every 1 pound you donate at no cost to you. Higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers can also claim additional relief on their Self Assessment tax return.

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Annual revenue
£1M-£10M
73% to programs
Source: Charity Commission (UK) (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK) (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. BRAIN TUMOUR RESEARCH is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.

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Leadership

DA
David Michael Saunders
Trustee

Officers & trustees (11)

Source: Public filings

DA
David M•••••• S•••••••
Trustee
DE
Denise E••••• S•••••
Trustee
DR
Dr N••••• E•••••••• H•••••
Trustee
JA
Jack A••••• G••••••
Trustee
JE
Jeremy A•••
Trustee
ME
Melanie J••••••
Trustee
NI
Nigel B•••••••
Trustee
OS
Oscar K••••••••••••
Trustee
RO
Robert H•••••
Trustee
SO
Sonia A•• H•••••••
Trustee
WE
Wendy F••••••
Trustee
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Latest news

From global news sources

3 articles found

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Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Bedfordshire family tackle wild waters in memory of beloved teenager - InYourArea
May 2026
www.inyourarea.co.uk
Cyclists urged to sign up for Isle of Wight brain tumour fundraising ride this summer - Isle of Wight News from OnTheWig
May 2026
onthewight.com
South Glos boy takes on 200km challenge in memory of uncle - gazetteseries.co.uk
May 2026
www.gazetteseries.co.uk
Form filed
£8.7M revenue
FY2025
CCEW
Form filed
£8.6M revenue
FY2024
CCEW
Form filed
£6.5M revenue
FY2023
CCEW
Form filed
£7.5M revenue
FY2022
CCEW
Form filed
£5.3M revenue
FY2021
CCEW

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Peer charities

Other science & technology in United Kingdom, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Brain Tumour Research This page 86 £8.7 million 73%
Birmingham and Solihull Women'S Aid 89 £8.3 million 97%
Women in Prison Limited 87 £3.8 million 100%
Prison Reform Trust 87 £2.0 million 95%
Age Uk Richmond Upon Thames 87 £2.4 million 95%
Aspire ( Association for Spinal Injury Research Rehabilitation … 87 £3.9 million 84%
New Philanthropy Capital 87 £3.2 million 97%
British Association for the Advancement of Science 87 £6.4 million 97%
National Centre For Universities and Business 87 £2.9 million 97%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities
Financial filings
Charity Commission annual returns - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities - 11 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Profile completeness
85%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Executive compensation
Top-officer pay not disclosed
Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Brain Tumour Research

What is Brain Tumour Research?
Brain Tumour Research is a science & technology nonprofit organization 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, United Kingdom.
What is Brain Tumour Research's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £1M-£10M. 73% of expenses go to program services.
Is Brain Tumour Research trustworthy?
Brain Tumour Research has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86 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.