The Brain Charity launches £30,000 Christmas appeal to support people with neurological conditions

This Christmas, The Brain Charity is launching a vital fundraising appeal to raise £30,000 to support people living with neurological conditions across the UK.

With demand for support services at record levels and core funding under pressure, the appeal will fund the charity’s Information & Advice Service, a frontline resource offering practical help, emotional support and urgent advocacy to individuals and families navigating life with a neurological condition.

The Aviva Community Fund will match every donation made to the appeal — up to £250 — doubling the impact of each gift.

Amy Trego, Head of Fundraising and Communications at The Brain Charity, said:

“For many of our clients, the festive season isn’t joyful — it’s uncertain. People come to us in crisis, often having waited months to be seen elsewhere.

“Our waiting lists are growing. But with your support, we can change that. This appeal is about shortening the lists that shouldn’t exist — the ones that delay counselling, advocacy and life-changing advice.”

More than 1 in 6 people in the UK live with a neurological condition – that’s over 14.7 million people. Many face not only the physical impact of their diagnosis, but also experience financial hardship, isolation, and mental ill health.

With the average extra monthly costs for disabled households further on the rise, many of those living with neurological conditions are having to choose between turning the heating on to manage their condition or paying for essential medication or travel. That’s why bridging the gap and minimising wait times for vital support like that offered at The Brain Charity is so important.

What the appeal will fund

The Brain Charity’s Christmas Appeal will fund its Information & Advice service – a vital lifeline for people who need help navigating financial difficulties made worse by their diagnosis.

This includes:

Helping people apply for the welfare benefits they’re entitled to
Supporting people in debt or facing eviction
Guiding clients through online banking and budgeting tools
Helping clients access hardship grants and lower-cost bills
Providing expert advice on employment rights and discrimination

As part of the campaign, every supporter will also receive a star on The Brain Charity’s Christmas tree, which can be personalised with a message of the donors choosing. These stars will be displayed throughout the festive season at The Brain Charity’s Liverpool HQ.

How to support

The Brain Charity is urging the public to give what they can — whether a one-off donation or a small monthly gift — to help those struggling most this winter.

To donate to the Christmas appeal, visit The Brain Charity website here.

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