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Guts UK Charity

Also known as: Core - the Digestive Disorders Foundation, Digestive Disorders Foundation, Core

Guts UK is the national charity for the digestive system. We provide support and information via our Helpline and publications. We raise awareness and understanding including campaigns to recognise the impact of digestive conditions, for better care and treatment. We fund innovative research to find the breakthroughs that will change how we understand, diagnose, and treat digestive conditions.

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Activities & Mission

Guts UK is the national charity for the digestive system. We provide support and information via our Helpline and publications. We raise awareness and understanding including campaigns to recognise the impact of digestive conditions, for better care and treatment. We fund innovative research to find the breakthroughs that will change how we understand, diagnose, and treat digestive conditions.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,180,140
Latest Expenditure
£1,256,519

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 87.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 81.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 20.3%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £634,861
Charitable Activities £254,590
Other Trading £1,878
Investments £288,811
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,027,978
Raising Funds £228,541
Governance £26,562
Grants to Institutions £307,426
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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£1,180,140
£1,256,519£1,027,978£5,946,444£1,015,97812 / 24
2023
£1,448,468
£1,086,582£859,158£5,795,777£1,100,0009 / 14
2022
£1,180,044
£1,661,217£1,445,194£5,286,325£1,065,6069 / 14
2021
£1,078,130
£920,771£641,333£6,389,416£1,465,0448 / 13
2020
£550,019
£583,135£325,732£5,645,054£1,093,4688 / 1

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Guts UK Charity

What does Guts UK Charity do?

Guts UK is the national charity for the digestive system. We provide support and information via our Helpline and publications. We raise awareness and understanding including campaigns to recognise the impact of digestive conditions, for better care and treatment. We fund innovative research to find the breakthroughs that will change how we understand, diagnose, and treat digestive conditions.

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.

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 10 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.

Details

Address
2 St Andrews Place
London
NW1 4LB
Registration Date
22 July 2010
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5010608
Charity Number
1137029

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Trustees

Dr Victoria Ann King Chair
Angharad Rose Widlake
Conor McCann
Dr Linda Dugdale-Bradley
Jon Carter
Melissa Davey
Professor Christine Norton
Professor Christopher Simon John Probert
Ravinder Chahil
Also governs 1 other charity
sarah linnington

Also Known As

  • Core - the Digestive Disorders Foundation
  • Digestive Disorders Foundation
  • Core

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30 July 2026
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