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Intractable Epilepsy

Intractable Epilepsy, Intractable Epilepsy LTD

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
1199192
Status
Registered
Registered
June 6, 2022
Legal form
Charitable company

Address

Address
Fir Tree Barn
Preston Road
Crossmoor
PRESTON
PR4 3XB

Activities

The charity funds prescription costs of medicinal cannabis for those with Intractable Epilepsy when prescribed by a specialist clinician on the GMC register and in line with NHS guidance. The full criteria to qualify for funding are set out in the charity grants policy. Prescription costs will be met strictly in line with our charitable objects.

Objects: 2.1 The Objects Of The Charity Are Specifically Restricted To The Relief Of Sickness And The Preservation And Protection Of Good Health, In Particular For Children With Intractable Epilepsy, By:a. Providing Financial Support For The Cost Of Prescriptions For Medical Grade Cannabis Prescribed By A Named Specialist Clinician On The Specialist Register Of The General Medical Council And That Medicinal Grade Cannabis Has Been So Prescribed In Accordance With UK Government Legislation, Regulations, And NHS Guidelines, As May Vary From Time To Time, Authorising Such A Prescription;b. Providing Grants Or Bursaries To Enable Sufferers Of The Condition To Access Medical Care And Treatment;a. Raising Awareness Of The Condition Known As Intractable Epilepsy;b. Supporting Children And Their Families Who Are Experiencing This Condition;c. Disseminating Information About The Available Treatments;d. Providing Or Assisting In The Provision Of Support And Information Services;e. Such Other Suitable Means As The Trustees In Their Discretion See Fit Such As Which Funding Medical Research Into Epilepsy Where The Results Of That Will Be Disseminated For Public Benefit.

Classification

How
Makes Grants To Individuals, Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body
What
The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives, Disability
Who
Children/young People, The General Public/mankind

Areas of operation

Country
Northern Ireland, Scotland
Region
Throughout England And Wales

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure
Nov. 30, 2024 £15,497 £28,157
Nov. 30, 2023 £27,481 £14,405

Trustees

Name Appointed
Graham Howard Levy (Chair) June 6, 2022
Christopher Tasker Oct. 15, 2024
Joanne Marjorie Justine Griffiths June 6, 2022
Karen Gray June 6, 2022