A LIFE FOR A CURE – RYAN BRESNAHAN’S MENINGITIS APPEAL
To advance the education of the public & particularly amongst health professionals & scientists on the causes, prevention & treatment of meningitis by funding & promoting research in all aspects of those subjects, the useful results of those subjects to be published for public benefit. This Bristol charity operates on a voluntary basis & was founded as a legacy to Ryan Bresnahan who died at 16.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity had a net incoming resource surplus of £16,725.96 for the year ended 31 December 2024. Free reserves carried forward increased to £88,112.39. The financial statements are explicitly described as 'Unaudited'.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- MICHELLE CHRISTINE Bresnahanchair
- CHARLOTTE LOUISE BRESNAHAN
- ROBERT CARTER
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £25k | £9k |
| 31/12/2023 | £13k | £4k |
| 31/12/2022 | £34k | £9k |
| 31/12/2021 | £4k | £2k |
| 31/12/2020 | £8k | £3k |
Common questions
Is A LIFE FOR A CURE – RYAN BRESNAHAN’S MENINGITIS APPEAL financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity had a net incoming resource surplus of £16,725.96 for the year ended 31 December 2024. Free reserves carried forward increased to £88,112.39. The financial statements are explicitly described as 'Unaudited'.
Who funds A LIFE FOR A CURE – RYAN BRESNAHAN’S MENINGITIS APPEAL?
Funders whose own accounts filings name A LIFE FOR A CURE – RYAN BRESNAHAN’S MENINGITIS APPEAL as a grant recipient include THE DWF FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE DWF FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £4k |