About us
Our most precious memories, hidden dreams and the thousands of subtle differences that make us who we are, are all housed in one amazing, unique and fascinating place.
The human brain is the most complex structure in the universe, and the most important part of who we are. It runs our whole world, moves our body, makes our decisions and even tells us when to smile.
There are more than 600 different conditions affecting the brain, spine or nervous system. These are called neurological conditions.
A neurological condition is any condition that affects the brain, spinal cord or nervous system. Many are well-known, such as stroke, dementia, cluster headaches and ADHD.
There are also hundreds of conditions that only affect a few people, such as trigeminal neuralgia, Alice in Wonderland Syndrome and Huntington’s disease.
Some neurological conditions can begin suddenly, such as brain injury. Some you are born with, such as epilepsy. Others, like multiple sclerosis, can develop over time.
The Brain Charity is the only charity in the UK to be here for every single one of them.
For someone newly diagnosed with a neurological condition, life may become very lonely and frightening. People can lose control of their lives and many face unemployment, poverty and social isolation.
At The Brain Charity, we champion neurodiversity and help anyone affected by a neurological condition to pick up the pieces so they can rebuild their lives and achieve their potential.
Each year, we provide practical help, emotional support, and social activities to thousands of people from all over the UK. We support anyone based in the UK who has a neurological condition, and their family, friends, and carers too.