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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

  • Wellbeing Walk - Roundhay Park, Leeds
    Wellbeing Walk - Roundhay Park, Leeds
    Sun, 13 Oct
    Roundhay
    13 Oct 2024, 11:00 – 13:00
    Roundhay, Roundhay, Leeds LS8 2EP, UK
    13 Oct 2024, 11:00 – 13:00
    Roundhay, Roundhay, Leeds LS8 2EP, UK
    Our wellbeing walks are a great opportunity to get into the great outdoors and connect with people in similar circumstances.
  • Wellbeing Walk - Beaumont Park, Huddersfield
    Wellbeing Walk - Beaumont Park, Huddersfield
    Sun, 10 Nov
    Huddersfield
    10 Nov 2024, 11:00 – 13:00
    Huddersfield, Beaumont Park Rd, Huddersfield HD4 7AY, UK
    10 Nov 2024, 11:00 – 13:00
    Huddersfield, Beaumont Park Rd, Huddersfield HD4 7AY, UK
    Our wellbeing walks are a great opportunity to get into the great outdoors and connect with people in similar circumstances.
  • Fashion Show With Lincs Fashions - The Goldsmith Centre, Spotborough
    Fashion Show With Lincs Fashions - The Goldsmith Centre, Spotborough
    Fri, 15 Nov
    Doncaster
    15 Nov 2024, 19:30 – 22:30
    Doncaster, 257 Sprotbrough Rd, Doncaster DN5 8BP, UK
    15 Nov 2024, 19:30 – 22:30
    Doncaster, 257 Sprotbrough Rd, Doncaster DN5 8BP, UK
    Join us for this fantastic Community Event in Spotborough, for a night of fashion and fizz!
  • 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.
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