From midday on Tuesday, 1 December to midday on Tuesday, 8 December 2026, eligible donations to Brain Tumour Support through the Big Give Christmas Challenge can be doubled while match funds are available.
Your gift can go further in helping people and families affected by a brain tumour find specialist emotional and practical support.
Date: 1–8 December 2026, midday to midday
Where: Online through our Big Give campaign page
Our Big Give Christmas Challenge aims to raise £10,000 to provide immediate crisis support to 100 families following a brain tumour diagnosis.
There is no time to prepare for the shock of a diagnosis. Families may suddenly need someone to help them understand what happens next, talk through their fears and find practical support. From January 2027, funds raised through this campaign will help us offer that first layer of care.
Our estimated cost is £100 per family. This covers an initial helpline call, a session with a Support Professional, an initial benefits and welfare session, and coordination of their support.
The Big Give Christmas Challenge opens at midday on Tuesday, 1 December. Share this page or plan a fundraiser now, then return during campaign week to donate through Big Give.
Find a way to fundraiseA brain tumour diagnosis can affect far more than health. Alongside appointments and treatment decisions, people may face fear, changes to family life, financial worries and uncertainty about the future. Partners, children, friends and carers can need support too.
Brain Tumour Support is here to listen and offer help shaped around each person and family. Our services include personal support, specialist counselling, support groups and practical guidance.
During the Christmas Challenge, eligible donations made through our Big Give campaign page are matched while funds remain available.
The Big Give donation page will show you whether match funding is available when you give.
In 2025/26, Brain Tumour Support:
Behind every figure is someone finding help at a difficult time. Your generosity helps us continue to be there.
Read our impact reportThe campaign runs from midday on Tuesday, 1 December until midday on Tuesday, 8 December 2026. Match funding is limited and may run out before the campaign closes.
To be considered for matching, donate through Brain Tumour Support’s Big Give campaign page during the campaign. A donation through our usual website form will not automatically be doubled.
Yes. You can plan a bake sale, quiz, Christmas jumper day or another activity now, then arrange to donate the proceeds through the Big Give campaign page during the matching week. Please speak to our fundraising team if you would like help planning how to do this.
Share this page with someone who cares about supporting families affected by a brain tumour, or start planning a fundraiser for the Big Give week.
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People supported through our professionals, groups and online forums
Families receiving direct, ongoing support
Specialist counselling sessions delivered
In benefits unlocked for individuals and families with our help
Bring pupils, families and staff together for a dress-up day, bake sale or festive activity. Your school can have fun while helping families affected by a brain tumour find support.
Mark a birthday, anniversary or another special occasion by inviting friends and family to support a cause close to your heart.
Bring colleagues together for a Christmas jumper day, quiz, bake sale or team challenge. Even a small workplace activity can help make specialist support possible.
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