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The Brain Injury Foundation

Registered

Charity no. 110034 Company no. 714357 Date registered. 25/06/2024

Public benefits

[What are the direct benefits flowing from your organisation's purposes?] The Brain Injury Foundation stands as a beacon of support for individuals and families navigating the complex challenges of brain injury. With a steadfast commitment to enhancing the lives of those affected. The support services we strive to empower survivors, families, and

caregivers, fostering resilience and facilitating the journey toward recovery. Guided by compassion and a deep understanding of the intricacies of brain injury, the Brain Injury Foundation serves as a vital resource, providing hope, assistance, and advocacy in the pursuit of brighter tomorrows. [How can the benefits identified above be demonstrated?] The Brain Injury Foundation is a member led organisation meaning all our members have a say into what activities we deliver. Feedback through annual satisfaction surveys, activity surveys and face to face feedback are conducted among brain injury survivors and their caregivers regarding the services they receive and this feedback offers invaluable insights into the effectiveness and impact of support systems. providers. Conversely, dissatisfaction identified through surveys can prompt necessary changes and improvements in service delivery, ensuring that the unique needs and preferences of brain injury survivors and their caregivers are adequately met. Overall, satisfaction surveys play a vital role in shaping and enhancing the support systems available to individuals affected by brain injury, ultimately contributing to their overall well-being and quality of life. [Is there any harm arising from any of the purposes?] No [Who are the charity's beneficiaires?] Brain Injury survivors, their carers and family circles [Is there any private benefit flowing from any of the purposes? Is it incidental and necessary?] No

What your organisation does

Our objective is to build a community of people who share similar challenges and our key aim is to address social isolation among our members which we do through the provision of a health and wellness programme, a leisure and recreational programme, a family support programme and an information service, provided for our survivors and carers within

a safe environment.

The charity’s classifications

  • The advancement of education
  • The advancement of health or the saving of lives
  • The relief of those in need by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage

Who the charity helps

  • Older people
  • Physical disabilities

How the charity works

  • Advice/advocacy/information
  • Community development

Charitable purposes

The charity's purposes ('the purposes') are to promote the following for the benefit of the public: The advancement of health and quality of life of people who have suffered a brain injury, and their carers, families and friends; and the promotion of emotional and physical wellbeing, in particular through addressing social isolation. The advancement of education through the provision of programmes, activities and services on brain injuries, and raising awareness of the needs of those who have suffered a brain injury, their carers, families and friends. The relief of those in need by reasons of youth, age, ill health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage

Governing document

Memorandum and Articles

Other name


  • 7 Trustees
  • 0 Employees
  • 0 Volunteers

Contact details

Public address

  • The Brain Injury Foundation, The Brain Injury Foundation, 23 Newry Road, Camlough, Www.Thebraininjuryfoundation.Com, BT35 7JP

Trustee board

Trustee
Mrs Bronach Rooney
Ms Christine Davidson
Mr Frank Dolaghan
Mr Arnold Carville
Mr Philip Cloughan
Mrs Heather Martin
Mr Anthony Murphy

List of regions

  • Armagh City, Banbridge And Craigavon Council
  • Mid Ulster District Council
  • Newry, Mourne And Down District Council