JOINT NEUROSCIENCES COUNCIL
THE IMPROVEMENT OF EDUCATION, RESEARCH AND CLINICAL PRACTICE IN THE FIELD OF CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES, FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF CARE AND GENERAL WELL-BEING OF PERSONS SUFFERING FROM DISORDERS OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEM, FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT AND THE BENEFIT OF THE COMMUNITY GENERALLY
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THE IMPROVEMENT OF EDUCATION, RESEARCH AND CLINICAL PRACTICE IN THE FIELD OF CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES, FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF CARE AND GENERAL WELL-BEING OF PERSONS SUFFERING FROM DISORDERS OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEM, FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT AND THE BENEFIT OF THE COMMUNITY GENERALLY AND IN THAT CONNECTION:-(A) TO STIMULATE EDUCATION, TRAINING, RECRUITMENT, RESEARCH AND BEST PRACTICE IN THE CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCE SPECIALTIES; (B) TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES, INCLUDING DISTANCE LEANING RESOURCES, IN THE FIELD OF CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCE;(C) TO IDENTIFY ISSUES COMMON TO CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCE PRACTITIONERS AND THOSE ENGAGED IN CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCE RESEARCH AND PRACTICE, AND TO LIAISE WITH POLICY MAKERS, PLANNERS, PURCHASERS AND PROVIDERS OF SERVICES IN CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCE GENERALLY;(D) TO CONVENE AT CONFERENCES, SEMINARS AND MEETINGS FOR REPRESENTATIVES OF THE PROFESSIONS, VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS, GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS, STATUTORY AUTHORITIES AND INDIVIDUALS AND TO BRING TOGETHER SPECIALISTS OF ALL TYPES WHO MANAGE PEOPLE WITH NEUROLOGICAL CONDITIONS IN ORDER TO PROMOTE DISCOURSE AND FURTHER THE OBJECTS OF THE CHARITY;(E) TO PROMOTE HIGH QUALITY CARE OR PATIENTS WITH DISORDERS OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEM. TO WORK WITH PATIENT GROUPS AND PROFESSIONALS OF THE HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES, VOLUNTARY AND OTHER ORGANISATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS HAVING SIMILAR CONCERNS IN FURTHER CARE OF THE FOREGOING OBJECTS COMMON TO MEDICAL PRACTITIONERS AND THOSE ENGAGED IN CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCE RESEARCH; AND (F) TO PROMOTE THE GATHERING, EXCHANGE AND PUBLICATION OF INFORMATION RELATING TO CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCE AND DISORDERS OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEM.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity incurred a net expenditure of £3,241 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total unrestricted funds to £201,650. The trustees confirm that adequate funds are available to continue activities for the foreseeable future and have prepared the statements on a going concern basis. A designated contingency fund of £150,000 is maintained to protect against potential income loss or unexpected costs.
What the accounts disclose
“The JNC generates its income resources predominately from ebrain. Ebrain content is licensed to University College London and the International League Against Epilepsy and there are also institutional and individual subscriptions.” — page 7
“The trustees consider that a moderately high level of reserves is necessary so that in the event of a funding gap, the charity could continue funding its activities whilst other sources of income are found. The trustees therefore consider that a contingency fund in excess of the general reserve is required.” — page 8
Policies the charity declares
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 10316279
Company officers (Companies House)
- SAHA, Romi Anirban, Dr on trustee list
- SHAKIR, Raad Abdul Wahab, Dr on trustee list
- CARLETON-BLAND, Nicholas
Trustees
- Dr Raad Shakir
- Dr Romi Anirban Saha
- Nicholas Carleton-Bland
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £43k | £46k |
| 31/08/2024 | £43k | £62k |
| 31/08/2023 | £30k | £66k |
| 31/08/2022 | £52k | £61k |
| 31/08/2021 | £79k | £57k |
Common questions
Is JOINT NEUROSCIENCES COUNCIL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity incurred a net expenditure of £3,241 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total unrestricted funds to £201,650. The trustees confirm that adequate funds are available to continue activities for the foreseeable future and have prepared the statements on a going concern basis. A designated contingency fund of £150,000 is maintained to protect against potential income loss or unexpected costs. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE EDWARD GOSTLING FOUNDATION | 1 | £50k |
| CHK Foundation | 1 | £10k |
Charities like this
- THE NEUROKINEX CHARITABLE TRUST
- THE BRITISH NEUROPATHOLOGICAL SOCIETY
- THE BRITISH SOCIETY FOR CLINICAL NEUROPHYSIOLOGY
- THE BRITISH NEUROPSYCHIATRY ASSOCIATION
- THE NEUROSURGICAL FOUNDATION
- NRT
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOINT NEUROSCIENCES COUNCIL | £43k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE NEUROKINEX CHARITABLE TRUST | £310k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE BRITISH NEUROPATHOLOGICAL SOCIETY | £181k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE BRITISH SOCIETY FOR CLINICAL NEUROPHYSIOLOGY | £82k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE BRITISH NEUROPSYCHIATRY ASSOCIATION | £115k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE NEUROSURGICAL FOUNDATION | £95k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |