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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
Our Latest Events
- Sun, 22 DecGolden Acre Park22 Dec 2024, 11:00 – 13:00Golden Acre Park, Otley Rd, Bramhope, Leeds LS16 8BQ, UK
- Wed, 25 DecVirtual Event25 Dec 2024, 19:00 – 05 Jan 2025, 23:00Virtual Event25 Dec 2024, 19:00 – 05 Jan 2025, 23:00Virtual EventThis virtual challenge takes place over the 12 days of Christmas (the 25th of December to the 5th of January) where you celebrate the "most wonderful time of the year" by doing it your way and raising funds for families impacted by a brain tumour diagnosis across Yorkshire.
- Fri, 17 JanMaggie's Centre17 Jan 2025, 10:00 – 12:00Maggie's Centre, Maggie's, St James's University Hospital, Alma St, Harehills, Leeds LS9 7BE, UK17 Jan 2025, 10:00 – 12:00Maggie's Centre, Maggie's, St James's University Hospital, Alma St, Harehills, Leeds LS9 7BE, UKThis group meets monthly and is facilitated by YBTC staff and trained volunteers who have personal experience with brain tumours. Sessions will be held in the wonderful, calming space at the Maggie's Centre.
- Sat, 18 JanLoft Coffee Shop, Farsley18 Jan 2025, 10:30 – 12:00Loft Coffee Shop, Farsley, Springfield Mills, 13A Bagley Ln, Farsley, Pudsey LS28 5LY, UK18 Jan 2025, 10:30 – 12:00Loft Coffee Shop, Farsley, Springfield Mills, 13A Bagley Ln, Farsley, Pudsey LS28 5LY, UKThis group meets monthly and is facilitated by YBTC staff and trained volunteers who have personal experience with brain tumours. Sessions will be held in the wonderful, welcoming Loft Coffee Shop!
- Sun, 23 MarSheffield City Centre23 Mar 2025, 09:00 – 13:00Sheffield City Centre, Arundel Gate, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield S1 2PR, UK
- Fri, 13 JunWindermere13 Jun 2025, 09:30 – 15 Jun 2025, 17:00Windermere, Windermere LA23, UK
- Sun, 15 JunLeeds15 Jun 2025, 09:00 – 13:00Leeds, Leeds City Centre, Leeds, UK
- Sun, 03 AugGrindale03 Aug 2025, 07:00 – 17:00Grindale, East Leys Farm, Grindale Ln, Grindale, Bridlington YO16 4YB, UK03 Aug 2025, 07:00 – 17:00Grindale, East Leys Farm, Grindale Ln, Grindale, Bridlington YO16 4YB, UKTo celebrate Yorkshire Day we have teamed up with Skydive GB to offer a skydive this August! So if you’ve ever wanted to strap on a parachute and jump out of a plane and raise money for YBTC – there is no excuse not to do it in 2025!
- Sat, 09 AugGrindale09 Aug 2025, 07:00 – 17:00Grindale, East Leys Farm, Grindale Ln, Grindale, Bridlington YO16 4YB, UK09 Aug 2025, 07:00 – 17:00Grindale, East Leys Farm, Grindale Ln, Grindale, Bridlington YO16 4YB, UKTo celebrate Yorkshire Day we have teamed up with Skydive GB to offer a skydive this August! So if you’ve ever wanted to strap on a parachute and jump out of a plane and raise money for YBTC – there is no excuse not to do it in 2025!
- Sat, 23 AugHorton in Ribblesdale23 Aug 2025, 06:30 – 18:30Horton in Ribblesdale, Penyghent View, Horton in Ribblesdale, Settle BD24 0HE, UK
- Sun, 07 SeptNewcastle upon Tyne07 Sept 2025, 07:00 – 18:00Newcastle upon Tyne, Claremont Pl, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 4AA, UK
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