# THE NATIONAL CENTRE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE WITH EPILEPSY CHARITABLE TRUST

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 311877
- **Other names:** ST PIERS LINGFIELD, ST PIERS LINGFIELD CHARITY, THE LINGFIELD HOSPITAL SCHOOL, THE NATIONAL CENTRE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE WITH EPILEPSY, ST PIERS, YOUNG EPILEPSY
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Other
- **Registered:** July 24, 1963
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=311877


## Contact

- **Address:** Young Epilepsy, St. Piers Lane, LINGFIELD
- **Postcode:** RH7 6PW
- **Phone:** 01342 832243
- **Email:** rnorman@youngepilepsy.org.uk
- **Website:** www.youngepilepsy.org.uk



## Activities

**Objects:** THE OBJECTS OF THE CHARITY ARE, FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT:(1) THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION BY THE PROVISION OF A SPECIAL SCHOOL WITHIN THE MEANING OF THE EDUCATION ACTS AND A COLLEGE FOR FURTHER EDUCATION TO FURTHER THE EDUCATION OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE WITH SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS SUPPORTING THEM TO BETTER REACH THEIR POTENTIAL; (2)  TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE WIDER PUBLIC AND PROFESSIONALS REGARDING EPILEPSY, IN PARTICULAR HEALTH AND EDUCATION BODIES AND AGENCIES, ABOUT THE PHYSICAL, SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL AND MENTAL HEALTH EFFECTS EXPERIENCED BY CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE LIVING WITH EPILEPSY, WITH A FOCUS ON THE CAUSES, ADVANCING BETTER TREATMENT AND THE ALLEVIATION OF IMPACT THEREOF THROUGH THE PROMOTION OF RESEARCH, ADVOCACY, AWARENESS RAISING AND THE PROVISION OF INFORMATION AND TRAINING; AND(3)  THE RELIEF OF NEED OF CHILDREN, YOUNG PEOPLE, THEIR CAREGIVERS AND FAMILIES WHO ARE EXPERIENCING OR ARE AFFECTED BY EPILEPSY AND ASSOCIATED NEUROLOGICAL CONDITIONS THROUGH THE DEVELOPMENT AND DELIVERY OF EDUCATION, CARE AND SUPPORT, INCLUDING THROUGH BRINGING YOUNG PEOPLE TOGETHER TO CREATE A COMMUNITY OF SUPPORT.

**Activities:** Established in 1897 the National Centre for Young People with Epilepsy is a national charity that is the UK's major provider of services to children and young people with epilepsy and associated learning, emotional and behavioural difficulties. The Trading Name, Young Epilepsy, launched in Nov 2011, reflects our ambition to reach as many of the 112,700 young people with epilepsy, as possible.

**Area of benefit:** NOT DEFINED. IN PRACTICE LINGFIELD.




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Sponsors Or Undertakes Research
- **What:** Education/training, The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives, Disability
- **Who:** Children/young People, People With Disabilities



## Areas of operation

- Northern Ireland
- Scotland
- Throughout England And Wales



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 31, 2025 | £28167000 | £27890000 | £23490000 | 568 |
| July 31, 2024 | £25101000 | £25416000 | £17645000 | 558 |
| July 31, 2023 | £22193000 | £23999000 | £18440000 | 554 |
| July 31, 2022 | £22817000 | £23371000 | £18623000 | 578 |
| July 31, 2021 | £24522000 | £24794000 | £17223000 | 638 |



## Trustees

- THE NATIONAL CENTRE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE WITH EPILEPSY — appointed May 14, 2012