Registered charity · No. 1042574Charitable company
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International Headache Society
Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
International Headache Society is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives.
International Headache Society (number 1042574) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.
What does International Headache Society do?
Publication of peer-reviewed journal-Cephalalgia; Educational materials; Development and publication of international headache guidelines and classification; Education of neurologists and other HCPs in underserved countries/regions; Scientific research grants; Website; Bi-ennial international congress; Support for young physicians attending international headache congresses and headache centres
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for International Headache Society
Answers International Headache Society gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 December 2024, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Where does International Headache Society's money come from?
International Headache Society reported £705k total income for the year ending 31 December 2024. The largest sources were charitable activities £470k (67%), investments £152k (22%), trading and fundraising events £83k (12%).
Charitable activities (fees and contracts)£470k · 67%
Investments£152k · 22%
Trading and fundraising events£83k · 12%
Does International Headache Society receive government funding?
The annual return does not answer this question for International Headache Society. Check the accounts for grants and contracts from public bodies.
International Headache Society reports a trading subsidiary — a company it owns that trades and passes profits to the charity.
Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register does not record International Headache Society as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
International Headache Society's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2024 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
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Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Makes Grants To Organisations; Provides Other Finance; Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Sponsors Or Undertakes Research; Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body.
Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.
What causes is International Headache Society registered for?
Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives
Why is there no Clarity Score for International Headache Society yet?
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Is International Headache Society a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists International Headache Society as a registered charity (number 1042574) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is International Headache Society's charity number?
International Headache Society's charity number is 1042574. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
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What does International Headache Society do?
Publication of peer-reviewed journal-Cephalalgia; Educational materials; Development and publication of international headache guidelines and classification; Education of neurologists and other HCPs in underserved countries/regions; Scientific research grants; Website; Bi-ennial international congress; Support for young physicians attending international headache congresses and headache centres
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How can I donate to International Headache Society?
International Headache Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.ihs-headache.org. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Where does International Headache Society's money come from?
International Headache Society reported £705k total income for the year ending 31 December 2024. The largest sources were charitable activities £470k (67%), investments £152k (22%), trading and fundraising events £83k (12%).
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to International Headache Society?
The register does not record International Headache Society as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Are International Headache Society's trustees paid?
International Headache Society's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2024 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was International Headache Society registered as a charity?
International Headache Society was entered on the register on 7 December 1994. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 02988368).