Question 1

What is the mission of BRAIN RESEARCH TRUST?

Accepted Answer

Brain Research UK (the working name of Brain Research Trust) promotes and supports basic and clinical research into neurological disease which affects one in five people in the UK.  We fund ground-breaking research at UK-wide centres of excellence for scientific research into neurological diseases and conditions.

Question 2

What is the financial size of BRAIN RESEARCH TRUST?

Accepted Answer

BRAIN RESEARCH TRUST is classified as a large charity. In the latest financial year, they reported a total income of £4,359,000 and total expenditure of £4,416,000.

Question 3

How does BRAIN RESEARCH TRUST allocate its spending?

Accepted Answer

For every pound spent, approximately 62.3% goes directly to charitable activities. The remaining 37.7% is spent on raising funds and administration. This is lower than the median for similar-sized charities (97.7%).

Question 4

What is the workforce structure of BRAIN RESEARCH TRUST?

Accepted Answer

BRAIN RESEARCH TRUST employs 8 staff members and is supported by 0 volunteers.

Question 5

Does BRAIN RESEARCH TRUST receive government funding?

Accepted Answer

To a small extent. Approximately 9.5% of their income comes from government grants or contracts.

Question 6

Does BRAIN RESEARCH TRUST pay its trustees?

Accepted Answer

No, the latest data indicates that trustees do not receive payments or personal benefits from the charity.

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