Society for Research Into Hydrocephalus and Spina Bifida
Analysis
Society for Research Into Hydrocephalus and Spina Bifida is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Bristol. It was registered in October 1968, 58 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives and disability, which this site groups under health and saving lives. It says it makes grants to individuals and sponsors or undertakes research.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Society for Research Into Hydrocephalus and Spina Bifida reported income of £12k and spending of £10k, spending 87% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £9,798 to £12k (+20%), an average of +4.6% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2024, when income rose by 160%. Over the whole period it spent 71% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Society for Research Into Hydrocephalus and Spina Bifida sits at the 30th percentile: it is larger than about 30% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 34th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Headway Salisbury and South Wiltshire Ltd (£12k), Romsey Group Riding for the Disabled Association (£12k) and Zellweger UK (£12k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
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In the charity's own words
The Society's objectives are to further the research and knowledge into prevention and management of Hydrocephalus and Spina Bifida. It has over 190 members from 29 different countries, and holds an annual scientific meeting (ASM) every year where research and knowledge are shared and disseminated. It is active in supporting folate fortification of flour to prevent neural tube defects.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Headway Salisbury and South Wiltshire Ltd | Salisbury | £12k |
| Romsey Group Riding for the Disabled Association | Hampshire | £12k |
| Zellweger UK | Havant | £12k |
| Harvest House International Church | Romford | £12k |