THE CONCUSSION FOUNDATION

Registered charity 1164229 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

Investigating the long-term effects of concussion on men and women who have competed in impact sports, and seeking to establish whether there is an increased incidence of neuro-degenerative disorders, such as Parkinson?s Disease, Alzheimer?s Disease and the condition currently described as chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE).

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Latest income

£51k

Latest spending

£142k

Registered

2015

Accounts read

FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £91,340 for the year, resulting in total funds decreasing from £111,521 to £20,181. The trustees note that fundraising and income stalled due to the pandemic, though they remain committed to supporting research activities. The financial statements were prepared on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties disclosed.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: adequate reserves to cover any expenditure over income, until the times improve (held: £20k)

“However, the policy remains to retain adequate reserves to cover any expenditure over income, until the times improve.” — page 3

Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — The Concussion Foundation (matched by registered charity number).

Funders the charity credits

Named as funders/supporters on the charity’s own website (the charity’s claim, distinct from accounts-verified grants).

The Players Foundation — “The CONCUSSION FOUNDATION is supported by sporting organizations that are involved in player welfare (e.g. The Players Foundation)” (source page)
The Injured Jockeys Fund — “horse racing charities (e.g. The Injured Jockeys Fund, Irish Injured Jockeys, Godolphin Racing charities, Racing Welfare)” (source page)
Irish Injured Jockeys — “horse racing charities (e.g. The Injured Jockeys Fund, Irish Injured Jockeys, Godolphin Racing charities, Racing Welfare)” (source page)
Godolphin Racing charities — “horse racing charities (e.g. The Injured Jockeys Fund, Irish Injured Jockeys, Godolphin Racing charities, Racing Welfare)” (source page)
Racing Welfare — “horse racing charities (e.g. The Injured Jockeys Fund, Irish Injured Jockeys, Godolphin Racing charities, Racing Welfare)” (source page)
The British Association of Sport and Exercise Medicine — “medical research associations (e.g. The British Association of Sport and Exercise Medicine) and private individuals.” (source page)

Trustees · trustee networks

Andrew Charles D'Arcy Lang
DR Patrick Adrian McGoldrick
David John Coupland
Dr Anna-Louise MacKinnon · trustee of 1 other charity
Dr Michael Skinner Turner
Kate Helen O'Neill
Majid Basheer Hassan
Victor Anthony Lennox Goodhew

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Scotland · Throughout England And Wales

Income and spending

Financial year end	Income	Spending
31/03/2025	£51k	£142k
31/03/2024	£200k	£118k
31/03/2023	£51k	£96k
31/03/2022	£90k	£52k
31/03/2021	£20k	£10k

Common questions

Is THE CONCUSSION FOUNDATION financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £91,340 for the year, resulting in total funds decreasing from £111,521 to £20,181. The trustees note that fundraising and income stalled due to the pandemic, though they remain committed to supporting research activities. The financial statements were prepared on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties disclosed. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.

Who funds THE CONCUSSION FOUNDATION?

Funders whose own accounts filings name THE CONCUSSION FOUNDATION as a grant recipient include THE RACING FOUNDATION, THE PLAYERS FOUNDATION.

Known funders

Grants to this charity found in funders’ own accounts filings.

Funder	Year	Amount	Purpose (as stated by the funder)
THE RACING FOUNDATION	FY2022	£370k	People
THE PLAYERS FOUNDATION	FY2023	£150k	towards the costs of on-going research into head injuries in sport
THE RACING FOUNDATION	FY2025	£125k	Racing's People
THE RACING FOUNDATION	FY2023	£84k	People
THE PLAYERS FOUNDATION	FY2024	£54k	Grant funding activities
THE RACING FOUNDATION	FY2024	£20k	People