A LIFE FOR A CURE – RYAN BRESNAHAN’S MENINGITIS APPEAL
Registration #1179345 · Registered
http://www.ryanbresnahan.org/michellebres@btinternet.com
The Old School Wood Lane BS20 7RQ
To advance the education of the public & particularly amongst health professionals & scientists on the causes, prevention & treatment of meningitis by funding & promoting research in all aspects of those subjects, the useful results of those subjects to be published for public benefit. This Bristol charity operates on a voluntary basis & was founded as a legacy to Ryan Bresnahan who died at 16.
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About A LIFE FOR A CURE – RYAN BRESNAHAN’S MENINGITIS APPEAL
A LIFE FOR A CURE – RYAN BRESNAHAN’S MENINGITIS APPEAL is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 1179345). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Verified" rating with a CharityScore of 75/100 — a well-rated and transparent charity that meets strong governance standards. This indicates a reliable charity with strong fundamentals across most of our assessment criteria. In its most recent reporting year (2024), A LIFE FOR A CURE – RYAN BRESNAHAN’S MENINGITIS APPEAL reported a total income of £25,247 and total expenditure of £8,521, a spending ratio of 34% which is lower than typically expected for active charitable delivery. According to the Charity Commission register, A LIFE FOR A CURE – RYAN BRESNAHAN’S MENINGITIS APPEAL describes its activities as follows: To advance the education of the public & particularly amongst health professionals & scientists on the causes, prevention & treatment of meningitis by funding & promoting research in all aspects of those subjects, the useful results of those subjects to be published for public benefit. This Bristol charity operates on a voluntary basis & was founded as a legacy to Ryan Bresnahan who died at 16. Our analysis found no significant governance concerns for A LIFE FOR A CURE – RYAN BRESNAHAN’S MENINGITIS APPEAL. No regulatory actions, filing failures, or financial anomalies were detected in the available public data. This profile is based on data publicly available from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated periodically as new filings are processed. CharityScore UK provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence — we are not affiliated with this charity or any government body.

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Financial History
Latest spending ratio: 33.8% of income spent on charitable work
| Year | Income | Spending | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £25,247 | £8,521 | 34% |
Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026