Vision and values

Brain Tumour Support is here for anyone affected by any type of brain tumour, to help them deal day to day with the impact of diagnosis and treatment.

Vision

Our vision is that no one feels alone when facing the effects of a brain tumour diagnosis.

Mission

Our mission is to provide patients, carers, friends and families with individualised and specialist support for as long as it is needed.

The pioneering support work which began with the origins of the charity in 2003 and continues to develop and expand every year, is thanks to the hard work of its team and the dedication of supporters, fundraisers and volunteers – the Brain Tumour Support family.

Our values are the cornerstones of our vision, that no one feels alone when facing the effects of a brain tumour diagnosis. They reflect what we are, who we are and how we operate to effectively deliver our mission.

Be INCLUSIVE

This is the way we support people, as well as how we treat one another in the team and how we aim to work with integrity and in partnership with everyone that we meet along the way.

TOGETHER we are stronger, all-embracing and available to anyone.

Be SUPPORTIVE

This is the heart of our work, to provide support and guidance along what can often be a difficult path. We feel passionately about the importance of being there for each other, and the value of the right information and tools to assist and help whenever it is needed

TOGETHER we are caring and always ready to come alongside to encourage and empower.

Be COMPASSIONATE

This is who we are as people and, as our vision and mission state, we are here for as long as we are needed, so no one feels alone when facing the effects of a brain tumour diagnosis. Our hand will always be there to hold.

TOGETHER we are gentle and warm-hearted with a listening ear, yet incredibly resilient.

Be PROFESSIONAL

This is how we aim to be at all times. The charity forms a network of expertise in support and we are committed to ensuring that our services are delivered by specialised, experienced, trained and skilled staff and volunteers.

TOGETHER we are consistently reviewing and reevaluating our services, so that they are personalised, proficient and rich with experience.

Be INNOVATIVE

This is our commitment to continually develop our services and explore new opportunities to collaborate and innovate to support individuals together, based on what our community are telling us they need.

TOGETHER we strive to bring new ideas to the way we approach all areas of our work and engage with our community.


Our motivation

Brain tumour patient Paul in his hospital bed post-surgery showing a thumbs-up.

How we make a real difference

Around 45

people each day in the UK face a brain tumour diagnosis

Over 65%

of people say a brain tumour has a negative impact on friendships

Over 40%

of people have to give up work as a result of their diagnosis

Around 25%

of patients experience seizures, leading to anxiety, fear and risk

Over 100,000

people in the UK are living with a brain tumour

Over 65%

of brain tumour patients have to give up leisure activities

Read our latest news

18 October 2026 18 October 2026

Reflections on a landmark day for the brain tumour community

Last week was a momentous one for the brain tumour community. It brought long-awaited Government commitments, a major report and recognition of progress within NHS teams.

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14 October 2026 14 October 2026

Pivotal announcements for the brain tumour community

People living with brain cancer will get a faster route from research to treatment, under four steps set out by the Prime Minister today.

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5 October 2026 5 October 2026

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