Yorkshire's Brain Tumour Charity

Who we are

Brain tumours don't discriminate, so neither do we.

Our purpose is to support anyone impacted by a primary brain tumour across Yorkshire.

Background

Founded in 2003 and originally named Andrea’s Gift and later Brain Tumour Research and Support Across Yorkshire, Yorkshire’s Brain Tumour Charity (YBTC) is Yorkshire and Humber’s leading brain tumour charity. Offering practical, financial and emotional support to both adult and child brain tumour patients, together with their families.

We fund brain tumour research in Yorkshire; we hope this research, dedicated to identifying new approaches to the discovery and treatment of brain tumours will improve outcomes for patients.

At YBTC we are a small team who are growing to meet the needs of those affected by a brain tumour in Yorkshire. Around 15 new cases of primary brain tumours are diagnosed in the region every week.

Why we are here

Around 11,000 new cases of primary brain tumours are diagnosed in the UK every year, 15 each week in Yorkshire.
Treatments have been relatively unchanged for nearly 50 years, and brain tumours are now the biggest cancer killer of people aged 40 and under in the UK.

Our culture and values

Yorkshire’s Brain Tumour Charity (YBTC) recognises the essential role volunteers play in achieving our mission to support individuals and families affected by brain tumours. 

Our charity values are

Integrity, Compassion, Community, & Ambition.

Equality, diversity and inclusion policy

We welcome volunteers from diverse backgrounds and strive to provide a volunteering experience that is rewarding, inclusive, and accessible to all. Volunteers will be selected based on the needs of YBTC, their skills, interests, and availability, without discrimination on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, sexual orientation, or religion. 

YBTC is committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion.

We believe in providing equal opportunities and fostering a culture of respect and inclusivity. We expect our volunteers to uphold these principles in all their interactions.