Browse our FAQs across donations, fundraising, volunteering, employment and more. Can’t find what you’re looking for? Call us on 01454 414 355 — we’re happy to help.
Whether you’re looking to donate, fundraise, volunteer, or find out more about working with us, our FAQs are here to help. We’ve brought together answers to the questions we’re asked most often, organised by topic, so you can find what you need quickly.
At Brain Tumour Support, we want to make it as easy as possible for you to get involved, get support, and get answers. Our FAQs cover everything from making a donation and claiming Gift Aid to volunteering your time, joining one of our events, or exploring a career with us.
We understand that people come to us at all kinds of moments. Sometimes in the middle of planning a fundraiser, sometimes while navigating a really difficult time. We want every interaction with Brain Tumour Support to feel simple and supportive.
Brain Tumour Support is a charity dedicated to providing free emotional support, information, and community to anyone affected by a brain tumour diagnosis. Whether that’s the person diagnosed, their family, friends, or carers, everything we do is funded by the generosity of people like you.
Can’t find what you need below? Call us on 01454 414 355 or visit our contact page, and we’ll be happy to point you in the right direction.
Browse our FAQs across donations, fundraising, volunteering, employment and more. Can’t find what you’re looking for? Call us on 01454 414 355 — we’re happy to help.
Thinking about becoming a regular donor? Find out how monthly giving works, what it means for our work, and how easy it is to set up or change.
Whether you’re planning your own event or joining one of ours, find everything you need to fundraise with confidence.
If you’re a UK taxpayer, Gift Aid lets us claim an extra 25p for every £1 you donate at no cost to you. Find out if you’re eligible and how it works.
Applying for a role with us? Find answers about our recruitment process, DBS checks, interviews, and what to expect when joining the team.
Volunteering with Brain Tumour Support is a meaningful way to give your time. Find out what opportunities are available and how to get involved.
Taking part in one of our raffles or thinking of hosting your own? Find out how they work, legal requirements, and tips for running a successful event.
Leaving a gift in your will is one of the most powerful ways to support our work for future generations. Find answers to your questions here.
Thinking of running a sweepstake in aid of Brain Tumour Support? Find out who can take part, how to organise it, and what prizes you can offer.
Hosting a Cake and a Cuppa event? Find answers on everything from logistics and guest numbers to tips for making your event a success.
Joining one of our walks? Find everything you need to know about signing up, what to expect on the day, and how your steps make a difference.
Can’t find what you’re looking for in the categories above? Our general FAQs cover a range of common questions to help point you in the right direction.
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