Yorkshire's Brain Tumour Charity
YBTC is Yorkshire's leading brain tumour charity dedicated to raising funds for life changing research and patient support.Our vision is clear and simple, to cure a devastating disease that affects so many people. Whilst we are working to find a cure, we will provide the best patient and family support network we can.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The charity reported a net income of £18,794 for the year ended 31 December 2025, with total incoming resources of £260,839 and total expenditure of £242,045. Unrestricted reserves stood at £135,349, which the trustees state marginally exceeds their target of £130,000 (derived from a policy of 6 months' operating costs plus £25,000, adjusted for restricted funds). The accounts state that resources are adequate to continue as a going concern with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“the Trustees currently endeavour to hold unrestricted reserves equal to a minimum of 6 months' operating costs plus £25,000 for unexpected liabilities or opportunities.” — page 8
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (31/01/2024)
- Received assets from another charity (14/09/2020)
- Received assets from another charity (14/10/2019)
Trustees
- Anke Bruning-Richardson
- Ann Swift
- Anna Clarkson
- Chris McPhillimy
- Colin Pinks
- Dr SUSAN VANESSA PICTON
- Dr Samar Betmouni
- Elizabeth Ambler
- Gary Wilson-Poe
- John Eyre
- Laura Sherburn
- Phillip John Myerscough
- Simon Thomson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £261k | £242k |
| 31/12/2024 | £245k | £190k |
| 31/12/2023 | £377k | £308k |
| 31/12/2022 | £431k | £580k |
| 31/12/2021 | £499k | £552k |
Common questions
Is Yorkshire's Brain Tumour Charity financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The charity reported a net income of £18,794 for the year ended 31 December 2025, with total incoming resources of £260,839 and total expenditure of £242,045. Unrestricted reserves stood at £135,349, which the trustees state marginally exceeds their target of £130,000 (derived from a policy of 6 months' operating costs plus £25,000, adjusted for restricted funds). The accounts state that resources are adequate to continue as a going concern with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds Yorkshire's Brain Tumour Charity?
Funders whose own accounts filings name Yorkshire's Brain Tumour Charity as a grant recipient include BEEFY'S CHARITY FOUNDATION, THE LIZ AND TERRY BRAMALL FOUNDATION, YORKSHIRE BUILDING SOCIETY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEEFY'S CHARITY FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £20k | |
| BEEFY'S CHARITY FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £20k | |
| BEEFY'S CHARITY FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £15k | |
| BEEFY'S CHARITY FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £15k | |
| THE LIZ AND TERRY BRAMALL FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £5k | |
| YORKSHIRE BUILDING SOCIETY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £2k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 24/10/2025 | £20k | Growing Peer Support Communities in Yorkshire for People with a Brain Tumour |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 09/06/2023 | £10k | Access to welfare & benefits support for brain tumour patients |
| Crowdfunder | 06/05/2022 | £1k | Local Action Fund |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/06/2021 | £69k | Enriching Support for the Brain Tumour Community |
| UK government | 05/08/2020 | £2k | VSCE CMC Fund |
| UK government | 04/08/2020 | £10k | VSCE CMC Fund |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 24/04/2020 | £10k | Supporting brain tumour patients & their families during the covid-19 crisis |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 04/02/2010 | £9k | Connecting with Brain Tumour Patients and Carers in Yorkshire |