# Matthew'S Way Brain Tumour Charity

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1186386 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1186386)
- Latest income: £1,377; spending £7,051
- What it funds: General charitable purposes
- Who it helps: Other defined groups
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides advocacy / advice / information
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/matthews-way-brain-tumour-charity

Helping people affected by a brain tumour.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £1,377 | £7,051 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £10.1k | £3,077 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £4,049 | £5,185 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £2,766 | £1,866 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £3,266 | £2,048 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To preserve and protect the physical and mental health of those affected by a Brain Tumour,their families and those who care for them, in particular but not exclusively by:-1. Improving the access to information, support and care, either directly or indirectly for thosepeople diagnosed with a Brain Tumour, their family and those who care for them;2. Working to deliver, directly or indirectly, a support network that is more timely, personal andbased on the individual’s circumstances and needs;3. Working as an advocate for those affected by a Brain Tumour and champion the cause ofthose who are unable to do so themselves;4. Promoting awareness amongst the public and healthcare professionals of all aspects of theneeds of those affected by a Brain Tumour;5. Any other charitable purpose as the trustees see fit, which results in an improved quality oflife for those diagnosed with a Brain Tumour, their family and carers.nothing in this constitution shall authorise an application of the property of the CIO for thepurposes which are not charitable.

## What it funds

Matthew'S Way Brain Tumour Charity is registered under general charitable purposes for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides advocacy / advice / information. In its latest reported year Matthew'S Way Brain Tumour Charity reported income of £1,377 and spending of £7,051. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £19.2k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Matthew'S Way Brain Tumour Charity in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). It may fund by invitation only, or through programmes that OpenGrant's sources do not cover. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is Matthew'S Way Brain Tumour Charity open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Matthew'S Way Brain Tumour Charity is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Matthew'S Way Brain Tumour Charity fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.

### Does Matthew'S Way Brain Tumour Charity give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Matthew'S Way Brain Tumour Charity makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does Matthew'S Way Brain Tumour Charity give each year?

The register does not break out Matthew'S Way Brain Tumour Charity's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Dec 2025 was £7,051. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £3,845 a year.

### How large is Matthew'S Way Brain Tumour Charity?

In its latest reported year Matthew'S Way Brain Tumour Charity reported income of £1,377 and spending of £7,051.


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