Crohn’s and Colitis UK

Crohn’s and Colitis UK

At a glance

Causes

  • Black, asian and minority ethnic groups
  • Campaigning
  • Children / families
  • Counselling / advice
  • Health and well being / research and care
  • Local / community
  • Men
  • Mental health
  • Older people / later life
  • Physical disabilities
  • Training / employment support
  • Women
  • Young people

Other details

Organisation type: 
Charity
Geographical remit: 
National - Britain

Objectives

Crohn's and Colitis UK is a nationwide charity established in 1979. Our mission is to work with all those affected by inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), in particular Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis, to achieve a better quality of life, improve services, and ultimately find a cure. We raise awareness, provide information and support, fund crucial research, and campaign and speak up for change.

Activities

  • We have 28,000 members.
  • There are 50 local Groups covering much of England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
  • We provide an information service responding to over 6000 telephone, letter and email enquiries a year.
  • We produce comprehensive range of publications.
  • Crohn's and Colitis Support, Parent to Parent and Disability Benefit Service - our support lines are staffed by trained volunteers.
  • Grants totalling over £6million for medical, social and psychological research.

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