The National Brain Appeal

The National Brain Appeal Transforming treatments, changing lives. Together, we can accelerate advances for people with brain conditions.

The charity supporting world-leading care at The National Hospital and trail-blazing research at The UCL Institute of Neurology. How we raise money

The National Brain Appeal raises money through a variety of means:
Donations from grant-making trusts, individuals and companies
Legacies and 'In Memoriam' donations
Fundraising by our supporters
Sales of merchandise such as cards and notelets
Ticket sales to our events

The London Landmarks Half Marathon 2027 ballot is now open.The ballot closes at 12pm on Tuesday 23 June, so don’t miss y...
20/06/2026

The London Landmarks Half Marathon 2027 ballot is now open.

The ballot closes at 12pm on Tuesday 23 June, so don’t miss your chance to enter.

Already planning to apply? If you’re successful in the ballot, you can run for The National Brain Appeal and support pioneering research, innovative treatments and specialist care at Queen Square.

Enter the ballot and find key information here: https://llhm.co.uk/ballot-27

Photo: Marie Mangan

Your chance to run London in 2027.For one year only, the TCS London Marathon will take place across two days, Saturday 2...
19/06/2026

Your chance to run London in 2027.

For one year only, the TCS London Marathon will take place across two days, Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 April 2027, with 100,000 participants taking on the route from Greenwich to Westminster.

While the ballot has now closed, charity places are still available and we'd love for you to join 🧠

Run for The National Brain Appeal and help fund innovative research, pioneering treatments and enhanced facilities, creating a better future for people with brain conditions.

Find out more and apply for a charity place
https://www.nationalbrainappeal.org/event/the-tcs-london-marathon/

Photos 1 and 3: Marie Mangan

8 years. £1m in grants. 14 projects funded.Since launching, The National Brain Appeal’s Innovation Fund has helped turn ...
19/06/2026

8 years. £1m in grants. 14 projects funded.

Since launching, The National Brain Appeal’s Innovation Fund has helped turn promising ideas into projects with the potential to improve care, treatment and support for people with neurological conditions.

By providing early-stage funding, the Innovation Fund gives teams at Queen Square the opportunity to test new approaches, build evidence and take their work to the next stage.

This impact has been made possible thanks to generous support over the years from our Ambassadors for Innovation, Rosetrees, and The Q Charitable Trust.

Thank you for helping make innovation possible at Queen Square 💙

Learn more about the Innovation Fund https://www.nationalbrainappeal.org/what-we-do/current-appeals/innovation-fund/

Selected photos of Harpreet Hyare, Joachim Starup-Hansen, Enrico Bugiardini and Anna Sadnicka by Jane Ferguson Photography.

Congratulations to Professor Sarah Tabrizi, who has been awarded a CBE in the King’s Birthday Honours for services to pe...
16/06/2026

Congratulations to Professor Sarah Tabrizi, who has been awarded a CBE in the King’s Birthday Honours for services to people with Huntington’s disease.

Professor Tabrizi is Professor of Clinical Neurology and an honorary consultant neurologist at The National Hospital.

She says, “I am deeply honoured and humbled to be recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours. This award reflects many years of collaborative effort with an extraordinary community of researchers, clinicians and, above all, individuals and families affected by Huntington’s disease. I am profoundly grateful to the patients and families who have worked alongside me and contributed to research over many years – their commitment makes progress possible, and their resilience and tremendous courage inspires everything I do.”

At The National Brain Appeal, we are pleased to see Professor Tabrizi’s outstanding contribution recognised in this way.

Read the full story https://www.uclh.nhs.uk/news/uclh-people-recognised-kings-birthday-honours-list-1

A huge well done to Victoria Phillips, who completed the Bath Half and raised over £1,500 for Rare Dementia Support (RDS...
15/06/2026

A huge well done to Victoria Phillips, who completed the Bath Half and raised over £1,500 for Rare Dementia Support (RDS), a service proudly funded by The National Brain Appeal.

Victoria ran in support of her soon-to-be mother-in-law, Jane, who has a rare form of young-onset dementia.

Victoria says, “The support from RDS has been vital in navigating this life-changing diagnosis. The support groups and specialist advice not only provide support for Jane, but for the whole family.”

Thank you Victoria for your incredible support 💜

🎄 Good news, there’s more time to enter!Our Christmas card competition deadline has been extended, giving you two extra ...
12/06/2026

🎄 Good news, there’s more time to enter!

Our Christmas card competition deadline has been extended, giving you two extra weeks to submit your festive design.

Could your artwork be part of The National Brain Appeal’s 2026 Christmas card range?

We’re looking for designs that capture the spirit of the season, will look brilliant in print and help raise vital funds to support people with brain conditions.

📅 New closing date: 26 June

Don't miss out! Take part https://www.nationalbrainappeal.org/xmas-card/

🏃 A huge well done to the First Wealth teamCongratulations to Peter Slot, Matt France, Ethan Wady, Seb Ridout and Carlo ...
12/06/2026

🏃 A huge well done to the First Wealth team

Congratulations to Peter Slot, Matt France, Ethan Wady, Seb Ridout and Carlo Friedlander, who completed the Hackney Half in support of The National Brain Appeal.

Together, they raised an incredible £1,357 to help fund innovative research, pioneering treatments and enhanced facilities at Queen Square, creating a better future for people with brain conditions.

Thank you to the whole team for your fantastic support 💙

🚴 Ready to ride from London to Brighton?This Bike Week, why not sign up for a cycling challenge with ?Join us on 13 Sep...
11/06/2026

🚴 Ready to ride from London to Brighton?

This Bike Week, why not sign up for a cycling challenge with ?

Join us on 13 September for the London to Brighton Cycle Ride, a 55-mile challenge from Clapham Common to Brighton seafront.

Take on the route solo or with a team, enjoy the support along the way, and fundraise to help create a better future for people with brain conditions.

By cycling for The National Brain Appeal, you’ll support pioneering research, innovative treatments and specialist care at Queen Square.

Find out more and sign up https://www.nationalbrainappeal.org/event/london-to-brighton-cycle-ride/

💜 This Carers Week, we’re highlighting the importance of specialist support for people affected by rare dementias.Rare D...
11/06/2026

💜 This Carers Week, we’re highlighting the importance of specialist support for people affected by rare dementias.

Rare Dementia Support, funded by The National Brain Appeal, provides information, guidance and connection for people living with, or affected by, a rare dementia diagnosis, including families, friends and carers.

For carers, having access to people who understand the specific challenges of rare dementias can make a huge difference. RDS helps create space for shared experiences, practical advice and meaningful connection.

Find out more: raredementiasupport.org

Photo: Thomas S.G. Farnetti /Wellcome

🎄 Two days left to enterCould your artwork be part of The National Brain Appeal’s 2026 Christmas card range?Our Christma...
10/06/2026

🎄 Two days left to enter

Could your artwork be part of The National Brain Appeal’s 2026 Christmas card range?

Our Christmas card competition closes on 12 June, and we’re looking for festive designs that capture the spirit of the season, look brilliant in print and help raise vital funds to support people living with brain conditions.

Need some inspiration? Take a look at our last three winning designs.

Entries must be submitted digitally. Designs must be square and no smaller than 140x140mm. Runners-up will have their cards made into digital charity cards.

Submit your design before the deadline https://www.nationalbrainappeal.org/xmas-card/

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