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The promotion of research into the causes, treatment and alleviation of migraine and other headaches and the publication of useful results of such research and the treatment of patients suffering from such disorders
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyNational Migraine Centre is a registered science & technology nonprofit, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2006 and has been operating for 20 years. Its registration number is 1115935. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports £826K in annual revenue. 6 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
National Migraine Centre has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100. 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 87 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 100% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for science & technology charities in United Kingdom is 88/100.
National Migraine Centre is registered in United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2006 and has been active for 20 years.
Based on official tax filings, National Migraine Centre has £826K in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 97% for science & technology charities in United Kingdom. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
National Migraine Centre is classified as a Science & Technology organization, registered in United Kingdom. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has £826K in annual revenue. The organization has 6 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for National Migraine Centre. 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.
National Migraine Centre has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the Charity Commission. 100% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 97%. 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.
The promotion of research into the causes, treatment and alleviation of migraine and other headaches and the publication of useful results of such research and the treatment of patients suffering from such disorders National Migraine Centre is classified as a science & technology organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2006.
Among science & technology charities registered in United Kingdom: National Migraine Centre's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100 is in line with the peer average of 88/100. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 97%. Its annual revenue of £826K is comparable to the peer average of £1M.
National Migraine Centre 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. NATIONAL MIGRAINE CENTRE is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
NATIONAL MIGRAINE CENTRE 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.
NATIONAL MIGRAINE CENTRE 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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Leadership
Officers & trustees (6)
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Latest news
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10 articles found
From global news sources
Sentiment
NeutralHow caffeine can help you manage headaches and other tips - BBC
Rain Free Days: A Migraine App Shaped by Real Experiences - PMLiVE
What is an abdominal migraine and who’s most likely to get them? - Yahoo Life UK
Officer migraine sick days double in five years - Police Professional
Why migraine means so much more than just bad headaches, it’s a disabling brain disorder - The i Paper
Guernsey Doctor to study at Europe’s leading centre for headache disorders - channeleye.media
Migraine-friendly colours for the home - PMLiVE
Migraines: Calls for 'life changing' drug Aimovig on NHS in England - BBC
Migraines: Calls for 'life changing' drug Aimovig on NHS in England - BBC
'I was told I'd be fired because of migraines' - BBC
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- Officers and trustees
- Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities - 6 disclosed in the public registry.
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Quick facts about National Migraine Centre
- What is National Migraine Centre?
- National Migraine Centre is a science & technology nonprofit organization, United Kingdom. The promotion of research into the causes, treatment and alleviation of migraine and other headaches and the publication of useful results of such research and the treatment of patients suffering from such disorders
- When was National Migraine Centre founded?
- National Migraine Centre was founded in 2006.
- Where is National Migraine Centre located?
- Headquartered in United Kingdom.
- What is National Migraine Centre's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £100K-£1M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
- Is National Migraine Centre trustworthy?
- National Migraine Centre has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87 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 National Migraine Centre's registration number?
- Registration: 1115935 (United Kingdom).
- What is National Migraine Centre's website?
- https://www.nationalmigrainecentre.org.uk
- Are donations to National Migraine Centre 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.