Bowel Research UK
Also known as: Bowel Cancer & Disease Research Charity CIO
The charity is set up to achieve the advancement of health and saving of lives by supporting medical research. Our grant funding will focus on diseases that fall within the field of coloproctology, including diseases of the small and large intestine and those of the anus. We want to fund the best research and support early career researchers.
Activities & Mission
The charity is set up to achieve the advancement of health and saving of lives by supporting medical research. Our grant funding will focus on diseases that fall within the field of coloproctology, including diseases of the small and large intestine and those of the anus. We want to fund the best research and support early career researchers.
Grants
Bowel Research UK is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Grants paid (2025)
- £366,583
- Who it helps
- the general public
- What it supports
- education and training and the advancement of health or the saving of lives
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £1,645,637 | £1,192,363 | £839,460 | £1,758,314 | £1,669,699 | 7 / 0 |
| 2024 | £1,371,531 | £1,548,257 | £963,473 | £1,214,277 | £1,053,905 | 9 / 16 |
| 2023 | £2,052,788 | £1,562,411 | £1,142,649 | £1,323,819 | £1,292,365 | 9 / 0 |
| 2022 | £1,046,512 | £710,577 | £456,201 | £790,942 | £435,007 | 5 / 0 |
| 2021 | £778,773 | £1,179,134 | £1,111,928 | £1,084,950 | £957,471 | 8 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Bowel Research UK
What does Bowel Research UK do?
The charity is set up to achieve the advancement of health and saving of lives by supporting medical research. Our grant funding will focus on diseases that fall within the field of coloproctology, including diseases of the small and large intestine and those of the anus. We want to fund the best research and support early career researchers.
How much income did Bowel Research UK report in 2025?
Bowel Research UK reported total income of £1.65m and reported expenditure of £1.19m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Bowel Research UK registered as a charity?
Bowel Research UK was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 30 October 2019 as charity number 1186061. It has been registered for 7 years.
Who runs Bowel Research UK?
Bowel Research UK is governed by a board of 9 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Bowel Research UK operate?
Bowel Research UK operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Bowel Research UK a registered charity?
Yes — Bowel Research UK is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1186061.
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Trustees
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Also Known As
- Bowel Cancer & Disease Research Charity CIO
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
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