Professor Richard Gilbertson, Li Ka-shing Chair of Oncology, Head of Department of Oncology and Director of the Cambridge Cancer Centre
We lead and facilitate a community that works collaboratively.
We value everyone’s contribution.
Every day, we witness the impact of a diagnosis on people’s lives and this makes us committed to finding a cure.
Only by working as one will we make change happen.
Developed 87 research collaborations with institutions, charities, industry and other organisations
Collaborated globally, with 68% of our research extending beyond the UK
Expanded to represent 56% of the UK brain tumour sector by income, with over 300 collaborations with supporter groups and other charities
Nikki Chapman, TV and radio presenter
The Brain Tumour Charity and Meningioma UK have recently merged. Accelerated by the impact of COVID-19, which has seen demand for support services soar, our merger is the latest move towards consolidation in a sector historically populated with small charities, many of them founder-led.
Meningiomas are the most common form of brain tumour in adults, accounting for around one in three of those diagnosed. The vast majority of meningiomas are low grade (non-cancerous) but they can cause significant health problems and damage to quality of life.
TV and radio presenter Nicki Chapman said: “I’m a huge supporter of The Brain Tumour Charity for very personal reasons. I was diagnosed with a benign meningioma in April 2019, with an operation to remove as much of the tumour as they could a few weeks later.
I’m thrilled to hear that The Brain Tumour Charity is merging with Meningioma UK to provide even more support, much needed research and the one thing we are all hoping for – finding a cure.”
15,000have joined us at The Twilight Walk, our flagship community event, since 2015, with hundreds of volunteers ensuring these charity and community hosted events run smoothly
Champion Volunteer for The Twilight Walk, Suki, explains her vital role in spreading awareness about the event and encourages everyone to take part.
What do you do as a Champion Volunteer for The Twilight Walk?
My role is all about spreading awareness about this amazing event, informing and encouraging people to take part. Whether that’s by social media or in person, I tell everyone about it! The latest people signed up are three ladies from my exercise class!
Why did you start volunteering?
My son Raj was diagnosed with a brain tumour in 2013 and he sadly passed away in April 2018. I wanted to do something positive in my spare time. It can be difficult to keep asking people to part with their cash but getting them to join a fantastic event is easier.
What do you enjoy most about your role with The Charity?
Everyone at The Charity is really friendly. It’s a great cause and I can really trust the way The Charity works. It’s small and personal, which makes a big difference to me.
Andrew volunteers in our head office and enjoys being part of the team
Tell us about your role as a volunteer
I volunteer in the head office at The Brain Tumour Charity every Monday and Wednesday morning. I help with orders from the shop or for fundraising, and help get them sent out.
What’s been your favourite memory of volunteering?
Honestly, it’s all been good. But one memory is my first The Twilight Walk I did. I got absolutely soaked. I was a marshal at the end of the long mile in Windsor and it just poured that night, but it was still great!
What would you say to others who’d like to volunteer?
Come and give it a try. I’ve enjoyed it and the staff here are very friendly and helpful.
60Young Ambassadors supporting us to date, with 23 on the programme currently
2,000+people using BRIAN since its launch in 2019
211in our Research Involvement Network
Alex is a legacy pledger, who fundraises in memory of his mum
