A Life for a Cure – Ryan Bresnahan’s Meningitis Appeal
Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
A Life for a Cure – Ryan Bresnahan’s Meningitis Appeal is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include the advancement of health or saving of lives.
A Life for a Cure – Ryan Bresnahan’s Meningitis Appeal (number 1179345) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.
What does A Life for a Cure – Ryan Bresnahan’s Meningitis Appeal do?
To advance the education of the public & particularly amongst health professionals & scientists on the causes, prevention & treatment of meningitis by funding & promoting research in all aspects of those subjects, the useful results of those subjects to be published for public benefit. This Bristol charity operates on a voluntary basis & was founded as a legacy to Ryan Bresnahan who died at 16.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for A Life for a Cure – Ryan Bresnahan’s Meningitis Appeal
Answers A Life for a Cure – Ryan Bresnahan’s Meningitis Appeal gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 December 2024, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register does not record A Life for a Cure – Ryan Bresnahan’s Meningitis Appeal as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
A Life for a Cure – Ryan Bresnahan’s Meningitis Appeal's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2024 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
Throughout England
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Sponsors Or Undertakes Research.
Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.
What causes is A Life for a Cure – Ryan Bresnahan’s Meningitis Appeal registered for?
The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives
Why is there no Clarity Score for A Life for a Cure – Ryan Bresnahan’s Meningitis Appeal yet?
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Is A Life for a Cure – Ryan Bresnahan’s Meningitis Appeal a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists A Life for a Cure – Ryan Bresnahan’s Meningitis Appeal as a registered charity (number 1179345) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is A Life for a Cure – Ryan Bresnahan’s Meningitis Appeal's charity number?
A Life for a Cure – Ryan Bresnahan’s Meningitis Appeal's charity number is 1179345. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1179345?
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What does A Life for a Cure – Ryan Bresnahan’s Meningitis Appeal do?
To advance the education of the public & particularly amongst health professionals & scientists on the causes, prevention & treatment of meningitis by funding & promoting research in all aspects of those subjects, the useful results of those subjects to be published for public benefit. This Bristol charity operates on a voluntary basis & was founded as a legacy to Ryan Bresnahan who died at 16.
Does A Life for a Cure – Ryan Bresnahan’s Meningitis Appeal have reviews and complaints?
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How can I donate to A Life for a Cure – Ryan Bresnahan’s Meningitis Appeal?
A Life for a Cure – Ryan Bresnahan’s Meningitis Appeal's website listed in our register data is http://www.ryanbresnahan.org/. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to A Life for a Cure – Ryan Bresnahan’s Meningitis Appeal?
The register does not record A Life for a Cure – Ryan Bresnahan’s Meningitis Appeal as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Are A Life for a Cure – Ryan Bresnahan’s Meningitis Appeal's trustees paid?
A Life for a Cure – Ryan Bresnahan’s Meningitis Appeal's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2024 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was A Life for a Cure – Ryan Bresnahan’s Meningitis Appeal registered as a charity?
A Life for a Cure – Ryan Bresnahan’s Meningitis Appeal was entered on the register on 26 July 2018.