Spencer Dayman Meningitis Research
Analysis
Spencer Dayman Meningitis Research is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Bristol. It was registered in March 2023, 3 years ago. Its declared purposes cover the advancement of health or saving of lives and disability, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it makes grants to organisations and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2026, Spencer Dayman Meningitis Research reported income of £182k and spending of £95k, leaving 48% of income unspent that year. Across the 3 years on record, from March 2024 to March 2026, income grew from £132k to £182k (+37%), an average of +17% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2026, when income rose by 52%. Over the whole period it spent 38% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Spencer Dayman Meningitis Research sits at the 71st percentile: it is larger than about 71% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 80th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The European Biophysical Societies' Association (£182k), Lamb Health (£182k) and East West Community Centre Limited (£182k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
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In the charity's own words
The charity operates across the UK. It funds research to advance the education of the public in general (and particularly amongst scientists) in the prevention and treatment of meningitis and other associated diseases. It also relieves the needs of those affected by meningitis and other associated diseases through awareness and peer support.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The European Biophysical Societies' Association | London | £182k |
| Lamb Health | Reading | £182k |
| East West Community Centre Limited | Leicester | £182k |
| The Randolph Community Centre Foundation Trust | Co Durham | £182k |