The Brain Charity

Who we are

Each year, we provide practical help, emotional support, and social activities to thousands of people from all over the UK. We support anyone based in the UK who has a neurological condition, and their family, friends, and carers too.

The Brain Charity opened in Liverpool in 1993 out of the recognition there was no support for patients with neurological conditions in the community once they left The Walton Centre, a specialist neurological hospital serving the North West of England.

We have since grown to a team of 52 members of staff and 53 active volunteers. We are proud to be able to say more than half of our staff team and at least 60 per cent of our volunteers have lived experience of neurological conditions.

Our culture and values

Our mission

Our mission is to enable all those affected by neurological conditions to live longer, healthier, happier lives.

We will fight together for an inclusive and just society: a world where stigma, hardship and isolation are replaced by compassion and understanding.

Our values

The Brain Charity strives to apply the following values in its work:

Kindness

We genuinely welcome everyone to our charity and believe that each person has a unique talent and the ability to make the world a better place.

Commitment

We will travel side by side with everyone throughout their journey no matter how complex, how long or how difficult. We roll up our sleeves whenever and wherever we need to.

Authenticity

We accept and understand that the broadness of our own diversity and personal experience impacts directly on the level of quality and passion delivered within our services. 

Courage

We will challenge the status quo, welcome change and bravely take on any new challenges in the spirit of adventure.

Optimism

We believe that equality for people with neurological conditions is now within reach and we will strive each and every day until prejudice and lack of opportunity are removed from our society.

Our strategic aims

The Brain Charity’s strategic aims are to raise awareness and understanding of neurological conditions and empower individuals and families to manage their conditions and realise their full potential.