Discover the journey that inspired the creation of Brain Tumour Support, stemming from one family’s personal experience with a brain tumour.
Welcome to Brain Tumour Support, a dedicated charity providing hope and assistance to those affected by brain tumours. Our mission is to offer specialist, tailored services including one-to-one support, group sessions, and online and telephone counselling. Born out of one family’s journey with a brain tumour, we are committed to making a difference through compassionate care and a strong support network.
Tina Mitchell Skinner and Emma McKeown delve into a heartfelt discussion about the beginnings of Brain Tumour Support and its future. Tina Mitchell Skinner, stepping down as CEO in July 2024, shares the personal journey that sparked the charity’s creation. Emma McKeown, Deputy CEO, articulates our ongoing mission and future goals as she prepares to take on the CEO role in August 2024.
The absolute heart of the charity is with the families we support and how we can tailor what we’ve got to them. Tina Mitchell Skinner
It’s all of the people diagnosed that shape our charity, and that’s a really special element of what we do. Emma McKeown
Your involvement is crucial. Discover the many ways you can support those affected by brain tumours through volunteering, fundraising, and advocacy. Whether you have time, resources, or expertise to share, every contribution helps us provide essential services and support.
Together we can make a significant impact.
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Discover the journey that inspired the creation of Brain Tumour Support, stemming from one family’s personal experience with a brain tumour.
Learn about the vision that drives us and the values that guide our daily efforts to support those affected by brain tumours.
Get to know the dedicated professionals behind Brain Tumour Support, working tirelessly to make a difference.
Explore our latest yearly review to see our progress and impact in the fight against brain tumours. Dive into detailed statistics and stories of hope and resilience.
Discover key statistics about brain tumours, including prevalence, impact, and ongoing research insights.
Access our publications for practical and actionable health information tailored for those impacted by brain tumours.
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