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The Concussion Foundation is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives.
The Concussion Foundation (number 1164229) 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 The Concussion Foundation do?
Investigating the long-term effects of concussion on men and women who have competed in impact sports, and seeking to establish whether there is an increased incidence of neuro-degenerative disorders, such as Parkinson?s Disease, Alzheimer?s Disease and the condition currently described as chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE).
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Concussion Foundation
Answers The Concussion Foundation gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 March 2025, 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 The Concussion Foundation as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
The Concussion Foundation's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2025 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 and Wales · Scotland
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Other Defined Groups.
Reported activities: Makes Grants To Organisations; Sponsors Or Undertakes Research; Other Charitable Activities.
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 The Concussion Foundation registered for?
General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives
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Is The Concussion Foundation a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists The Concussion Foundation as a registered charity (number 1164229) 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 The Concussion Foundation's charity number?
The Concussion Foundation's charity number is 1164229. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
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What does The Concussion Foundation do?
Investigating the long-term effects of concussion on men and women who have competed in impact sports, and seeking to establish whether there is an increased incidence of neuro-degenerative disorders, such as Parkinson?s Disease, Alzheimer?s Disease and the condition currently described as chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE).
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How can I donate to The Concussion Foundation?
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Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to The Concussion Foundation?
The register does not record The Concussion Foundation as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Are The Concussion Foundation's trustees paid?
The Concussion Foundation's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was The Concussion Foundation registered as a charity?
The Concussion Foundation was entered on the register on 2 November 2015.