About Encephalitis Society
Encephalitis Society is a multi-award winning charity that supports people and families affected by encephalitis, an inflammation of the brain. Their support stops families from breaking down after a diagnosis; and alleviates mental health issues, loneliness, isolation and fear. They also raise awareness of the condition so that it can be diagnosed and treated early.
Anyone can become ill with encephalitis, at any age. Compared to other infectious diseases, it has a high mortality rate and 5,000 people in the UK contract encephalitis each year.
Typical of the small charities on the CAF Resilience programme, the small staff team were determined to maximise their impact. They are leading experts in their field, but lacked the capacity and income needed to achieve the charity’s vision, which is why they were attracted to the CAF Resilience programme:
“Time, money and focus are our biggest constraints. Many of our staff, volunteers and trustees are living with a brain injury.”