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As part of the Cancer Tech Accelerator, we’ve awarded Neurolase £50,000 to advance a laser-based tool that could help make brain tumour surgery more precise.

Author Sophie Kinsella’s son, Hugo Wickham, is stepping into the ring to raise funds for The Brain Tumour Charity

When Annie started getting headaches that felt like a bandsaw going down the side of her face, she knew something wasn’t right.

Artificial intelligence (AI) could help better inform treatment planning for meningioma, our researchers have found.

We’ve united with 12 leading cancer charities to respond to the government’s Timms Review into Personal Independence Payments (PIP).

If you’ve ever received a certificate to thank you for fundraising for us, it may have been created and sent to you by one of our amazing volunteers. This Volunteers’ Week we’re celebrating all those 406 individuals – but especially our longest serving volunteer Vera.

Jasper Dix, who is living with a malignant brain tumour, completed the 185-mile route from the source to the Thames Barrier on Monday 25th May

Inspired by her husband’s brain tumour diagnosis, Sarah Neal is racking up the miles to raise funds for The Brain Tumour Charity

Low grade, high grade, benign, malignant, brain tumour, brain cancer – what do these terms actually mean?

We’re breaking down common clinical trial myths to celebrate International Clinical Trials Day (20 May).

Meet “Cecilia’s Peaky Blinders” – and find out why they are taking on the Three Peaks Challenge.

When Claire Bullimore fainted on a London train, she put it down to exhaustion. but a short time later she was diagnosed with a brain tumour, aged just 25.

We welcome a new Scottish Parliament, share an update on recent activity in Scotland as well as our call for a National Brain Tumour Strategy.

While the newly elected Members of the Senedd settle into their roles and Plaid Cymru form the next government, we’re taking stock of the progress made in improving brain tumour care and outcomes across Wales. This new government brings a critical opportunity to shift the dial for brain tumour care, diagnosis, treatment and research in Wales.

The English Partnership for Snooker and Billiards (EPSB), the national governing body for snooker and billiards in England, has announced The Brain Tumour Charity as its first-ever official charity partner

In an article for Open Access Government, published in April 2026, Dr Simon Newman explains how we’re trying to help give more people better access to clinical trials.

Jeff Lancaster will walk over 1,000 miles from Land’s End to John O’Groats (LEJOG) to raise funds.

A long-standing supporter of the charity and previous Young Ambassador, Grace has held the stage with Hal Cruttenden, vlogged her experience, and pounded the London streets for The Twilight Walks, all to inspire and support others

Behind every request we receive for a free Brainy Bag, there’s a family navigating one of the hardest moments of their lives. Here’s Kayden’s story

Despite their enormous grief, James’ family and friends raised more than £10,000 in 24 hours.

Emma Neason explains why she decided to join our Lay Advisory Board – a group of people with lived experience of brain tumours who help inform our research funding decisions.

Meet some of our 140 runners lining up for this year’s London Marathon in support of The Brain Tumour Charity.

Jane Roberts, who has an inoperable brain tumour, will line up for Sunday’s Newport Half marathon in her specially designed costume.

The unique May event will combine Michelin-starred chefs with electronic music duo Bicep.