THE MIGRAINE TRUST
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net shortfall of £54,000 for the year, driven by total expenditure of £1,124,000 against income of £1,008,000. Free reserves stood at £415,000, which the trustees consider appropriate given the target range of £500,000 to £700,000 and the uncertainty surrounding legacy income.
What the accounts disclose
“One charity trustee received payment of £700 for professional or other services supplied to the charity (2024: £nil).” — page 38
“During the year The Migraine Trust received total donations of £895 (2024: £650) from related parties without conditions. These related parties include trustees, directors of the trading subsidiary, and other Key Management Personnel.” — page 39
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (22/10/2019)
Trustees
- Michelle Jane Walderchair
- Dr Gina Mikala Kennedy
- Dr Kay Kennis
- Iain Searle Pelling
- Katy Elizabeth Brown
- Mark Burdon
- Philippa Leigh Kindersley
- Ponnudas Prabhakar
- Professor Peter Goadsby
- Stephanie Catherine Boileau Hayle
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £1.0m | £1.1m |
| 31/12/2024 | £2.2m | £2.0m |
| 31/01/2024 | £615k | £1.1m |
| 31/01/2023 | £2.0m | £1.8m |
| 31/01/2022 | £678k | £847k |
Common questions
Is THE MIGRAINE TRUST financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity reported a net shortfall of £54,000 for the year, driven by total expenditure of £1,124,000 against income of £1,008,000. Free reserves stood at £415,000, which the trustees consider appropriate given the target range of £500,000 to £700,000 and the uncertainty surrounding legacy income. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Sayer Vincent LLP.
Who funds THE MIGRAINE TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE MIGRAINE TRUST as a grant recipient include THE VINEHILL TRUST, CECIL PILKINGTON CHARITABLE TRUST, G M MORRISON CHARITABLE TRUST, J S F POLLITZER CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT, THE OAKDALE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| THE VINEHILL TRUST | FY2024 | £25k |
| CECIL PILKINGTON CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £3k |
| CECIL PILKINGTON CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £3k |
| CECIL PILKINGTON CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £3k |
| G M MORRISON CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £3k |
| J S F POLLITZER CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT | FY2022 | £2k |
| THE OAKDALE TRUST | FY2025 | £2k |
| THE LORD FARINGDON CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £2k |
| MISSES BARRIE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £1k |
| R G HILLS CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £1k |
| DRAGON CHRISTMAS CHARITY SALE | FY2023 | £250 |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE EDWARD GOSTLING FOUNDATION | 1 | £200k |
| THE JANET NASH CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT | 1 | £100k |
| BRAIN TUMOUR RESEARCH | 1 | £73k |
| THE ROTHES CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £35k |
| WILLIAM ADLINGTON CADBURY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £20k |
| THE WILLIAM ALLEN YOUNG CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £20k |
| SIR SAMUEL SCOTT OF YEWS TRUST | 1 | £17k |
| THE MALLINCKRODT FOUNDATION | 1 | £10k |