Guts UK Charity
Also known as: Core - the Digestive Disorders Foundation, Digestive Disorders Foundation, Core
THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE SCIENCE AND PRACTICE OF MEDICINE AND SURGERY FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC WITH REFERENCE TO GASTROENTEROLOGY.TO PROMOTE STUDY AND RESEARCH INTO MEDICINE AND SURGERY WITH REFERENCE TO THE PHYSIOLOGY AND PATHOLOGY OF THE DIGESTIVE SYSTEM, ENSURING DISSEMINATION OF THE RESULTS. TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL MATERIAL AND INFORMATION TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC ON GASTROINTESTINAL DISEASES.
Activities & Mission
THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE SCIENCE AND PRACTICE OF MEDICINE AND SURGERY FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC WITH REFERENCE TO GASTROENTEROLOGY.TO PROMOTE STUDY AND RESEARCH INTO MEDICINE AND SURGERY WITH REFERENCE TO THE PHYSIOLOGY AND PATHOLOGY OF THE DIGESTIVE SYSTEM, ENSURING DISSEMINATION OF THE RESULTS. TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL MATERIAL AND INFORMATION TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC ON GASTROINTESTINAL DISEASES.
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.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 44% of UK Research charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 356). How is this calculated?
Higher than 24% of UK Research charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 23% of UK Research charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
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 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,180,140 | £1,256,519 | £1,027,978 | £5,946,444 | £1,015,978 | 12 / 24 |
| 2023 | £1,448,468 | £1,086,582 | £859,158 | £5,795,777 | £1,100,000 | 9 / 14 |
| 2022 | £1,180,044 | £1,661,217 | £1,445,194 | £5,286,325 | £1,065,606 | 9 / 14 |
| 2021 | £1,078,130 | £920,771 | £641,333 | £6,389,416 | £1,465,044 | 8 / 13 |
| 2020 | £550,019 | £583,135 | £325,732 | £5,645,054 | £1,093,468 | 8 / 1 |
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Frequently asked questions about Guts UK Charity
What does Guts UK Charity do?
THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE SCIENCE AND PRACTICE OF MEDICINE AND SURGERY FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC WITH REFERENCE TO GASTROENTEROLOGY.TO PROMOTE STUDY AND RESEARCH INTO MEDICINE AND SURGERY WITH REFERENCE TO THE PHYSIOLOGY AND PATHOLOGY OF THE DIGESTIVE SYSTEM, ENSURING DISSEMINATION OF THE RESULTS. TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL MATERIAL AND INFORMATION TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC ON GASTROINTESTINAL DISEASES.
How much income did Guts UK Charity report in 2024?
Guts UK Charity reported total income of £1.18m and reported expenditure of £1.26m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Guts UK Charity?
Guts UK Charity has a program ratio of 87.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 44% of UK Research charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 356 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Guts UK Charity registered as a charity?
Guts UK Charity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 July 2010 as charity number 1137029. It has been registered for 16 years.
Who runs Guts UK Charity?
Guts UK Charity is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr Victoria Ann King. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Guts UK Charity operate?
Guts UK Charity operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is Guts UK Charity a registered charity?
Yes — Guts UK Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1137029.
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NW1 4LB
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Also Known As
- Core - the Digestive Disorders Foundation
- Digestive Disorders Foundation
- Core
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated