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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.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyBrain 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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Filing history
5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK) (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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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.
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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Cyclists urged to sign up for Isle of Wight brain tumour fundraising ride this summer - Isle of Wight News from OnTheWight
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- Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities - 11 disclosed in the public registry.
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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.