Our Chief Executive is Emma McKeown, whose own family experience of loss due to a brain tumour inspired her commitment and passion to make a difference for all those affected by this devastating diagnosis.
At Brain Tumour Support, our mission is driven by a compassionate and dedicated team ready to stand by you every step of the way.
We take pride in our great team of individuals, each contributing their unique skills and passion to create a supportive community. No matter the challenges you face, our team is here to uplift, guide, and empower you. At Brain Tumour Support, you’re not alone – you’re part of a caring family.
Feel free to explore the profiles of our team members, and don’t hesitate to reach out. We are here, ready to help and support you.
Brain Tumour Support (BTS) is a registered charity that works across the UK. We publish an annual impact report about our work along with a detailed financial statement that can be found on the Charity Commission website.
Find out more about the people who set our strategic direction, raise funds and awareness, and ensure we can continue to delivery vital support to those who need us.
Our Chief Executive is Emma McKeown, whose own family experience of loss due to a brain tumour inspired her commitment and passion to make a difference for all those affected by this devastating diagnosis.
We are run by a Board of Trustees. These are unpaid positions that help govern and steer the organisation. The Board guide, advise and support our CEO in achieving our vision and mission.
The Founder of Brain Tumour Support is Tina Mitchell Skinner. Her own tragic experience of losing her husband to a brain tumour drove her work in leading the charity for over twenty years.
The day-to-day running of the organisation is overseen by our Chief Executive Officer, Emma McKeown and her team. Our team works across the UK.
Like many of the organisations we help, we rely on a team of wonderful people who volunteer their time to help us. Volunteers perform a number of roles across our charity.
29 July 2026
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16 July 2026
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16 July 2026
We recently received a grant from bClear Communications to help fund one of our Men’s Support Groups. This online group, run by a male Support Professional, gives patien(...)
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