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A family-founded brain tumour foundation.
Join us in this fight against Brain Tumours. Together we can save lives and bring hope to those in need.
By investing in groundbreaking research, we aim to change outcomes and bring hope to those affected by brain cancer, envisioning a future where everyone receives the support and recognition they deserve.
£1.4M
Raised for brain tumour research since 2015
- Over £1.4m raised since 2015
- Every Pound makes an impact
- A family-founded brain tumour foundation
Stine’s Story.
On 15th of December 2006, my life took an unexpected turn when I received a diagnosis that would change everything: a Brain tumour. At 37 , I was a mother and a wife, full of dreams and plans for the future. Ashley my husband was miles away in Australia, playing in the Ashes. The news was devastating but at the same time, I was relieved that I had an answer to why I have been feeling so unwell for a long time. I was in surgery with in 5 days and the operation was a success. However it marked the beginning of a long journey.
Five years later, I faced another diagnosis: Two new Brain Tumours.
The uncertainty and the fear returned, and it took months to find a treatment path. Luckily for Me, the Birmingham hospital charity, had been fundraising for years to purchase a radio therapy machine called TomoTherapy, I was one of the first patients to be treated on this new machine . Thanks to the fundraising from the Hospital Charity in Birmingham and it was a life changing moment.
Surviving this ordeal ignited a passion in both My husband and I.
We promised ourselves to give back to the community that supported us.
Born out of
determination.
In 2015, we founded The Giles Trust , under the umbrella of the Hospital Charity in Birmingham. We were determined to raising much needed funds into research. We were the first to invest in a research nurse in Birmingham, but since then we have also invested in Stine’s Home from Home, invested in AI and most needed Equipment to support the clinical team , but equally important is also to support our Patients and the family with special treats.
This experience not only changed my life but also impacted my family deeply.
Our children were very young. How do explain such a serious matter to a 4 and a 6 year old? Ashley had to rush back to England to be by my side, a moment that brought home the seriousness of our situation.
Now as we embark on the New Chapter, we are filled with hope and determination. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of those affected by Brain tumours.
Please join us on our new journey of The Giles Trust, Brain tumour Foundation. Whether through support, donations, partnerships or participating in events.
2015
The Giles’ Trust Brain Tumour Fund was born...
- Over £1.5m raised since 2015
- Whether through support, donations, partnerships or participating in events.
- Please join us on our new journey of The Giles Trust, Brain tumour Foundation.
Supporter & Partnership
Packages
Partnering with The Giles Trust is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference while bringing your organisation closer to a community united by a shared purpose. Our partnerships help us continue raising awareness, supporting pioneering brain tumour research and driving progress in brain tumour care, while giving businesses the opportunity to engage their teams, build valuable connections and demonstrate their commitment to creating positive impact.
Founding Supporter Package
A meaningful way to stand beside The Giles Trust and show your organisation’s support for our mission. Founding Supporters receive year-round recognition, access to key events and regular updates on the difference their support is helping to make.
£2,500
Download our brochureFounding Partner Package
Designed for organisations looking to play a more active role, the Founding Partner package combines greater visibility with more opportunities to engage. From increased event access and partner features to hosting opportunities and wider recognition, this level is about becoming more closely involved in the life of the charity.
£5,000
Download our brochurePrinciple Founding Partner Package
Our most exclusive partnership level, reserved for just five organisations. Principal Founding Partners build a closer, more strategic relationship with The Giles Trust, with premium visibility, direct engagement with charity leadership and opportunities to take a more prominent role across events, campaigns and wider partnership activity.
£10,000
Download our brochureOur Impact
The Giles Trust has fundraised over £1.4 million for Brain Tumour research since 2015…and counting! We are truly passionate and committed to continuing our mission. Our Charity is dedicated to supporting children and adult brain tumour patients and their families. We strive to ensure every patient feels valued and their lives matter.
2015
The Giles’ Trust Brain Tumour Fund was born...
£1.4M
Raised to support research and patients … and counting
2026
This year, many families will to continue to benefit from Stine’s Home from Home.
11
Annual Gala Balls, helping to fundraise.
1 Nurse
lobbied the NHS to fund a research nurse at Birmingham Hospital.
Making a difference.
Since 2015, The Giles Trust Brain Tumour Fund has raised more than £1.4 million, helping to fund pioneering research, innovative technologies and initiatives that have advanced brain tumour care. Every investment has been made with one goal in mind: improving outcomes for patients while supporting the future of brain tumour research and treatment.
The examples highlighted alongside are just some of the projects The Giles Trust has helped make possible over the years. As research continues to evolve, so too does our commitment to investing in the next generation of innovation that will improve the lives of people affected by brain tumours.
With your support, we can continue to fund life-changing research, emerging technologies and initiatives that make a lasting difference.
Artificial Intelligence
AI Research
Thanks to the support of the Giles Trust Brain Tumour Foundation, researchers are developing pioneering AI technologies to improve the diagnosis, monitoring and treatment of brain tumours. By analysing advanced MRI scans and predicting tumour behaviour, AI is helping clinicians make faster, more accurate decisions and paving the way for more personalised care for patients.
Vital Equipment
Nexstim Brain Scanner
The NextstimBrain scanner is an advanced imaging platform designed to work hand‑in‑hand with AI to better understand each patient’s tumour and guide personalised treatment decisions.
Donate to help
Surgical Navigational System
Giles Trust funding is helping to advance surgical navigation systems that support neurosurgeons during complex brain operations. By combining augmented reality with real-time imaging, these technologies improve precision, enhance patient safety and help surgeons distinguish tumour tissue from healthy brain tissue more accurately.
Pioneering Technology
VR Goggles
VR goggles are mainly used before brain surgery to help neurosurgeons view MRI or CT scans in 3D. This helps them locate abnormalities, plan the safest surgical approach, improve precision, and reduce the risk of complications.
15,000
People a year are diagnosed with a primary brain tumour. That’s 35 a day!
12/100
12 of every 100 patients diagnosed with a primary brain tumour survive 10 years or more.
2%
£500 million goes towards Cancer research, but under 2% goes towards Brain Tumour research.
5,400
More than 5,400 people lose their lives to a brain tumour each year.
Brain tumour research is significantly underfunded.
Brain tumours are the biggest cancer killer of children and adults under 40 in the UK, but the impact extends far beyond the diagnosis itself. Every brain tumour affects families, friends, carers, and entire communities, changing lives in ways that are often unseen. Despite this devastating impact, brain tumour research remains significantly underfunded, limiting progress towards earlier diagnosis, more effective treatments, and ultimately better outcomes for everyone affected. At The Giles Trust, we’re committed to raising awareness of this funding gap, supporting efforts that help drive meaningful research and bring hope for the future. Alongside Brain Tumour Research, one of our aims is to increase the amount of funding allocated to Brain cancer research to 10%
Our trusted team.
Meet the people behind the Giles Trust. Our dedicated team works together to support vital brain tumour research, raise awareness and make a meaningful difference to patients and their families.
Stine Giles
Founder
Ashley Giles
Founder
Kate Shropshall
Content Marketing Manager
Susanna French
Volunteer
Debi Wainwright
Volunteer
Upcoming events & news articles.
Stay up to date with the latest news, inspiring patient stories and fundraising events from the Giles Trust Brain Tumour Foundation. Discover how your support is helping to advance brain tumour research, improve patient care and make a lasting difference in our community.
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14th November 2026
Giles’ Trust Gala Ball
Edgbaston Cricket stadium
£110
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Welcome
After operating under the hospital charity umbrella for nearly 11 years, we're delighted to announce the launch of The Giles Trust Brain Tumour Foundation.
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Stine’s Home from Home
Stine’s Home from Home is a calm, safe space for brain tumour patients and their families who are going through treatment at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham.
Get in touch with us.
Whether you’d like to learn more about The Giles Trust, support our work, organise a fundraiser, or simply have a question, we’d love to hear from you. Every conversation helps us build a stronger community of support for those affected by brain tumours. Get in touch using the details below, and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can.
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