The British Kidney Patient Association
Also known as: B K P a, The Silver Lining Appeal of the British Kidney Patient Association, Kidney Care UK
To improve quality of life for those affected by kidney disease by: giving financial support to kidney patients in need; making grants to renal units to improve care by funding staff posts, capital works and equipment/projects; providing advice, information, support and services; campaigning to inform policy and practice at all levels; and supporting multi-professional, patient-centred research.
Activities & Mission
To improve quality of life for those affected by kidney disease by: giving financial support to kidney patients in need; making grants to renal units to improve care by funding staff posts, capital works and equipment/projects; providing advice, information, support and services; campaigning to inform policy and practice at all levels; and supporting multi-professional, patient-centred research.
Grants
The British Kidney Patient Association makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Grants paid (2025)
- £166,211
- Who it helps
- children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, disability, the prevention or relief of poverty, accommodation or housing and other charitable purposes
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
Higher than 80% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 363). How is this calculated?
Higher than 27% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 22% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
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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 | £5,040,719 | £6,686,172 | £5,600,735 | £26,053,702 | £434,709 | 112 / 100 |
| 2024 | £4,123,556 | £6,713,589 | £5,664,702 | £27,081,772 | £488,763 | 91 / 17 |
| 2023 | £3,052,202 | £5,429,930 | £4,503,936 | £27,527,446 | £431,956 | 71 / 40 |
| 2022 | £2,988,810 | £4,426,646 | £3,575,799 | £28,693,545 | £409,720 | 56 / 10 |
| 2021 | £2,014,261 | £4,055,382 | £3,296,179 | £32,929,473 | £32,802,743 | 45 / 13 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The British Kidney Patient Association
What does The British Kidney Patient Association do?
To improve quality of life for those affected by kidney disease by: giving financial support to kidney patients in need; making grants to renal units to improve care by funding staff posts, capital works and equipment/projects; providing advice, information, support and services; campaigning to inform policy and practice at all levels; and supporting multi-professional, patient-centred research.
How much income did The British Kidney Patient Association report in 2025?
The British Kidney Patient Association reported total income of £5.04m and reported expenditure of £6.69m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The British Kidney Patient Association?
The British Kidney Patient Association has a program ratio of 111.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 80% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 363 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The British Kidney Patient Association registered as a charity?
The British Kidney Patient Association was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 November 1975 as charity number 270288. It has been registered for 51 years.
Who runs The British Kidney Patient Association?
The British Kidney Patient Association is governed by a board of 13 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The British Kidney Patient Association operate?
The British Kidney Patient Association operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is The British Kidney Patient Association a registered charity?
Yes — The British Kidney Patient Association is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 270288.
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Other notable Charitable activities charities
Major UK charities in the same primary sector, drawn from the curated priority cohort.
Trustees
Also governs 1 other charity
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- B K P a
- The Silver Lining Appeal of the British Kidney Patient Association
- Kidney Care UK
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated