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.

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Activities & Mission

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£1,371,531

Latest Expenditure

£1,548,257

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 70.2%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 22% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1286). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 62.2%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 10% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 38.8%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 9% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,252,686

Charitable Activities £22,855

Other Trading £0

Investments £95,990

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £963,473

Raising Funds £584,784

Governance £15,489

Grants to Institutions £425,027

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
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
2020	£678,551	£593,094	£471,489	£1,401,836	£1,218,506	9 / 10

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Bowel Research UK

What does Bowel Research UK do?

How much income did Bowel Research UK report in 2024?

Bowel Research UK reported total income of £1.37m and reported expenditure of £1.55m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Bowel Research UK?

Bowel Research UK has a program ratio of 70.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 22% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1286 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

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 8 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.