Brain Tumour UK is the UK-wide caring charity committed to fighting brain tumours. If you have been affected by a brain tumour, you are at the heart of everything we do.

We estimate that each year around 16,000 people are diagnosed with a primary brain tumour that started in the brain itself. Another 32,000 people each year may be affected by a secondary brain tumour that started elsewhere in the body. You are not alone. And we are here for each and every one of you.

Our personalised support is available online, on the phone, by email and through support groups.

Our scientific research improves the quality of life for brain tumour patients and identifies better treatments.

We raise awareness to change things for the better, for everyone affected by a brain tumour.

We don’t do this alone. With you, we run support groups. With you, we seek new scientific discoveries. With you, we campaign to make things better for everyone affected by a brain tumour. With you, we raise the money needed to make a difference. And with you, we make it happen.

Our vision

Brain Tumour UK will be recognised as the most effective, innovative and dependable charity offering resources, support and information, research funding and supporting campaigns for further research, better care and treatments.

Our mission, purpose and strategic aims

• ensure that anyone affected by a brain tumour has access to a high quality, accredited, needs-led portfolio of services to empower them and improve their quality of life;
• ensure that patients, carers, medical professionals, donors and any interested parties are well informed of the charity’s activities and relevant information;
• campaign for enhanced treatment and care for patients by increasing awareness and knowledge of brain tumours amongst medical and allied professionals, the media, governments and policy makers across the four UK countries and the general public;
• progress understanding of the condition through high quality and user-relevant scientific, medical, social and epidemiological research into the biology, cause, prevention, treatment and cure of brain tumours and their incidence and impact;
• generate sufficient funds and volunteer resources to make this happen;
• develop the organisation and its infrastructure to ensure efficiency for sustainable growth and delivery of the Business Plan;
• identify and implement opportunities for volunteers;
• place user engagement at the heart of our strategic planning and decision-making;
• develop strategic partnerships and collaborate with other organisations where possible to more effectively deliver our objectives.

Our values

• make the patient and carer the centre of all we do, demonstrating sensitivity, compassion, respect and confidentiality;
• involve patients and carers in service development and delivery;
• collaborate with others who share our vision and cause;
• work towards positive solutions through mutual respect, valuing the contribution of all and building trust and confidence;
• challenge discrimination and embrace diversity;
• be a powerful force for change and innovation.