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Every day, someone in Yorkshire is told that they have a brain tumour.

Yorkshire's Brain Tumour Charity provides vital support to brain tumour patients and their loved ones, whilst also funding innovative clinical research in our region.

About

We are Yorkshire’s Brain Tumour Charity (or you can call us YBTC) - the region’s very own brain tumour charity!

Every day, someone in Yorkshire is told that they have a brain tumour.

For these people and their loved ones, we provide support services to ensure there is somewhere to turn to at every step. This includes friendly peer support groups, welcoming walks and financial support and advice - all over the Yorkshire region.

Brain tumours kill more children and people under the age of 40 than any other cancer, yet brain tumour research only receives 1% of the national cancer spend.

 

We fund innovative clinical research across Yorkshire, to work towards finding kinder treatments and improved health outcomes for all brain tumour patients.

What we do

Fundraising

We rely 100% on voluntary fundraising, and we'd love you to get involved and support our work.

Support

We support patients & their loved ones through the devastation a primary brain tumour diagnosis can bring.

Research

We fund innovative research across Yorkshire to find better treatments, faster diagnosis and ultimately, a cure.

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Our Latest Events

  • 12 Miles of Christmas Challenge
    12 Miles of Christmas Challenge
    Wed, 25 Dec
    Virtual Event
    25 Dec 2024, 19:00 – 05 Jan 2025, 23:00
    Virtual Event
    25 Dec 2024, 19:00 – 05 Jan 2025, 23:00
    Virtual Event
    This virtual challenge takes place over the 12 days of Christmas (the 25th of December to the 5th of January) where you celebrate the "most wonderful time of the year" by doing it your way and raising funds for families impacted by a brain tumour diagnosis across Yorkshire.
  • Wellbeing Walk - Castle Howard, York
    Wellbeing Walk - Castle Howard, York
    Sun, 29 Dec
    York
    29 Dec 2024, 11:00 – 13:00
    York, Castle Howard, York YO60 7DA, UK
    29 Dec 2024, 11:00 – 13:00
    York, Castle Howard, York YO60 7DA, UK
    Our wellbeing walks are a great opportunity to get into the great outdoors and connect with people in similar circumstances.
  • Leeds Maggie's Peer Support Group
    Leeds Maggie's Peer Support Group
    Fri, 17 Jan
    Maggie's Centre
    17 Jan 2025, 10:00 – 12:00
    Maggie's Centre, Maggie's, St James's University Hospital, Alma St, Harehills, Leeds LS9 7BE, UK
    17 Jan 2025, 10:00 – 12:00
    Maggie's Centre, Maggie's, St James's University Hospital, Alma St, Harehills, Leeds LS9 7BE, UK
    This group meets monthly and is facilitated by YBTC staff and trained volunteers who have personal experience with brain tumours. Sessions will be held in the wonderful, calming space at the Maggie's Centre.
  • Farsley Weekend Peer Support Group
    Farsley Weekend Peer Support Group
    Sat, 18 Jan
    Loft Coffee Shop, Farsley
    18 Jan 2025, 10:30 – 12:00
    Loft Coffee Shop, Farsley, Springfield Mills, 13A Bagley Ln, Farsley, Pudsey LS28 5LY, UK
    18 Jan 2025, 10:30 – 12:00
    Loft Coffee Shop, Farsley, Springfield Mills, 13A Bagley Ln, Farsley, Pudsey LS28 5LY, UK
    This group meets monthly and is facilitated by YBTC staff and trained volunteers who have personal experience with brain tumours. Sessions will be held in the wonderful, welcoming Loft Coffee Shop!
  • Sheffield Half Marathon 2025
    Sheffield Half Marathon 2025
    Sun, 23 Mar
    Sheffield City Centre
    23 Mar 2025, 09:00 – 13:00
    Sheffield City Centre, Arundel Gate, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield S1 2PR, UK
    23 Mar 2025, 09:00 – 13:00
    Sheffield City Centre, Arundel Gate, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield S1 2PR, UK
    Join YBTC for the Sheffield Half Marathon, which is South Yorkshire’s biggest event of its kind.
  • Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon 2025
    Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon 2025
    Sun, 11 May
    Leeds
    11 May 2025, 09:00 – 13:00
    Leeds, Leeds, UK
    11 May 2025, 09:00 – 13:00
    Leeds, Leeds, UK
    We're delighted to have some places available in the 2025 Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon!
  • Great North Swim
    Great North Swim
    Fri, 13 Jun
    Windermere
    13 Jun 2025, 09:30 – 15 Jun 2025, 17:00
    Windermere, Windermere LA23, UK
    13 Jun 2025, 09:30 – 15 Jun 2025, 17:00
    Windermere, Windermere LA23, UK
    Take part in the Great North Swim in June 2025 to raise funds for YBTC.
  • Run for All Leeds 10K 2025
    Run for All Leeds 10K 2025
    Sun, 15 Jun
    Leeds
    15 Jun 2025, 09:00 – 13:00
    Leeds, Leeds City Centre, Leeds, UK
    15 Jun 2025, 09:00 – 13:00
    Leeds, Leeds City Centre, Leeds, UK
    Join YBTC at the event that started it all, the Leeds 10K, launched in memory of Jane Tomlinson!
  • Sky Dive Day 1
    Sky Dive Day 1
    Sun, 03 Aug
    Grindale
    03 Aug 2025, 07:00 – 17:00
    Grindale, East Leys Farm, Grindale Ln, Grindale, Bridlington YO16 4YB, UK
    03 Aug 2025, 07:00 – 17:00
    Grindale, East Leys Farm, Grindale Ln, Grindale, Bridlington YO16 4YB, UK
    To celebrate Yorkshire Day we have teamed up with Skydive GB to offer a skydive this August! So if you’ve ever wanted to strap on a parachute and jump out of a plane and raise money for YBTC – there is no excuse not to do it in 2025!
  • York 10K
    York 10K
    Sun, 03 Aug
    York
    03 Aug 2025, 09:00 – 13:00
    York, Knavesmire Rd, York, UK
    03 Aug 2025, 09:00 – 13:00
    York, Knavesmire Rd, York, UK
    Be part of this challenge, set in the beautiful city of York!
  • Sky Dive Day 2
    Sky Dive Day 2
    Sat, 09 Aug
    Grindale
    09 Aug 2025, 07:00 – 17:00
    Grindale, East Leys Farm, Grindale Ln, Grindale, Bridlington YO16 4YB, UK
    09 Aug 2025, 07:00 – 17:00
    Grindale, East Leys Farm, Grindale Ln, Grindale, Bridlington YO16 4YB, UK
    To celebrate Yorkshire Day we have teamed up with Skydive GB to offer a skydive this August! So if you’ve ever wanted to strap on a parachute and jump out of a plane and raise money for YBTC – there is no excuse not to do it in 2025!
  • Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge
    Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge
    Sat, 23 Aug
    Horton in Ribblesdale
    23 Aug 2025, 06:30 – 18:30
    Horton in Ribblesdale, Penyghent View, Horton in Ribblesdale, Settle BD24 0HE, UK
    23 Aug 2025, 06:30 – 18:30
    Horton in Ribblesdale, Penyghent View, Horton in Ribblesdale, Settle BD24 0HE, UK
    Join YBTC as they take on the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge!
  • Great North Run
    Great North Run
    Sun, 07 Sept
    Newcastle upon Tyne
    07 Sept 2025, 07:00 – 18:00
    Newcastle upon Tyne, Claremont Pl, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 4AA, UK
    07 Sept 2025, 07:00 – 18:00
    Newcastle upon Tyne, Claremont Pl, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 4AA, UK
    Sign up to take part in the largest half marathon in the world, the Great North Run!
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