Corporate Engagement

Get your company involved!

Working in partnership with our Society can bring lasting benefits to companies while helping us to support the thousands of people who are affected by encephalitis each year.

We have developed highly successful relationships across a wide range of sectors including financial services, legal firms, and hospitality. On talking about corporate involvement with the Encephalitis Society, Tim Spring, Partner, Moore Blatch said:

“I knew how effective they were, I knew how clearly they punched well above their weight… I knew the seriousness with which they approached the subject [encephalitis] and I also by that stage knew how valuable they were to some of my clients. The feedback I've had from my clients is that they think it’s an absolutely wonderful organisation… in fact they feel as if they are part of a family”

The one word consistently used by our members and supporters to describe the Encephalitis Society is “family”. It is critical to us that in developing any new relationships that we do not lose this sense of ‘family’ by forgetting our roots, and letting the need to generate income cloud what equally is important: the people whose lives have been devastated by a condition that came from nowhere and whose impact is life-changing. So, we invite you to become part of #TeamEncephalitis, part of our Family- it is emotional at times buy dynamic and inspiring too.

Whether you are looking for a long term strategic partnership, team building and staff development opportunities, or a chance to raise your profile among people affected by encephalitis, we can work with you to achieve your objectives.

Why partner with us?

Every day 16 people are affected by encephalitis in the UK, leaving families bereaved or leaving those affected with some degree of injury to the brain. The Encephalitis Society is here to support people of all ages and backgrounds in their darkest hours, and inspire them to transform their lives. Our work would not be possible without the generosity and support of our partners

Charity of the Year

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Company/ Employee Fundraising

Our partnerships with companies have a direct impact on people affected by encephalitis.Read more

Corporate Sponsorship

By sponsoring the Society, your organisation will be able to make a positive impact on the work we do to raise awareness, give help and advice, and research encephalitis.Read more

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Event sponsorship

Find out more about the sponsorship packages that we have available for events organised by the Encephalitis Society

Hannah's Story

Hannah, from Dublin, was hospitalised days after her 21st birthday and treated for depression, anxiety and borderline psychosis before she was diagnosed her with Anti-NMDAR Encephalitis. This is her story.

My Brain: My Story

Join us in Edinburgh for a special opportunity to hear and share the real-life stories of encephalitis.

My Brain: My Family

A unique event which gives families the chance to work with a Neuropsychologist on family resilience and then travel the Thames on the London Fire Brigade Fire Boats

What is encephalitis?

Encephalitis is an inflammation of the brain caused by an infection or through the immune system attacking the brain in error.

Herpes Simplex virus encephalitis

Herpes simplex encephalitis is a type of infectious encephalitis which happens when herpes simplex virus (HSV) enters the brain. Usually, it begins with ‘flu-like’ symptoms followed by neurological deterioration, which may include personality and behavioural changes, seizures, weakness and difficulties in communication.

Anti-NMDAR encephalitis

Anti-NMDAR encephalitis is an autoimmune disease that causes psychiatric features, confusion, memory loss and seizures followed by a movement disorder, loss of consciousness and changes in blood pressure, heart rate and temperature.

Limbic encephalitis

The term ‘limbic encephalitis’ (LE) describes the condition when limbic areas of the brain are inflamed (swollen) and consequently not functioning properly. Most forms of LE fall into two main categories: infectious encephalitis and autoimmune encephalitis.

Guidelines for recovery

No two people with encephalitis have the same outcomes. People recover at different paces. Recovery can be helped by having lots of rest, good nutrition, helpful social network and support from professionals.

Japanese encephalitis

Japanese encephalitis is an infectious encephalitis caused by Japanese encephalitis virus transmitted by mosquitoes, called ‘Culex’ mosquitoes.

Measles infection and encephalitis

Measles causes encephalitis in children with measles infection. Measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine is a very effective way to prevent against these diseases.

Get support (now)

Our Helpline is here to help you with any questions about encephalitis

Hashimoto's encephalopathy

Hashimoto's encephalopathy is a rare condition, which is probably of autoimmune origin. The concept of HE is becoming fragmented into a number of other types of autoimmune encephalitis which appear to have their own autoantibodies, prognosis and associated features.

Encephalitis-guidelines for travellers

With increasing numbers of people travelling worldwide and the international spread of viruses (e.g. Zika virus), it is important to highlight the risk of infectious encephalitis and their preventive measures.