North and West Yorkshire Association for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus
Analysis
North and West Yorkshire Association for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Leeds. It was registered in March 1968, 58 years ago. Its declared purposes cover the advancement of health or saving of lives, disability, the prevention or relief of poverty and recreation, which this site groups under health and saving lives. It says it makes grants to individuals, provides human resources and provides services.
In the financial year ending December 2025, North and West Yorkshire Association for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus reported income of £81k and spending of £81k, spending 100% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £39k to £81k (+106%), an average of +20% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2023, when income rose by 60%. Over the whole period it spent 78% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, North and West Yorkshire Association for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus sits at the 60th percentile: it is larger than about 60% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 68th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Achieving Goalz and Dreams (£81k), The Eleanor Peel Chair of Geriatrics (£81k) and Old Parish Trust (£81k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Our Association provides direct assistance to children and adults with spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus and their parents/carers within North and West Yorkshire. We provide welfare grants, subsidised holidays and mutual support through activities, outings, workshops and seminars.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Achieving Goalz and Dreams | Cannock | £81k |
| The Eleanor Peel Chair of Geriatrics | Cranmer Terrace | £81k |
| Old Parish Trust | Northampton | £81k |
| The League of Friends of the Aldeburgh and District Community Hospital | Park Road | £81k |