What we do
Guts UK is the charity for the digestive system from top to tail: the gut, liver and pancreas.
We’re helping the UK getting to grips with guts!
Our guts have been underfunded, undervalued and misunderstood for decades. Guts UK exists to change that.
Guts UK provides expert information for people living with digestive conditions and symptoms. We’re currently the only UK charity that funds research into the digestive system from top to tail: the gut, liver and pancreas.
People are suffering. People are dying. All because of a lack of knowledge about our guts.
Since 1971, we have funded more than 300 projects and invested over £16 million into life-changing medical research that leads to better diagnoses and kinder treatments for the millions of people across the UK who don’t have the luxury of taking their guts for granted.
With new knowledge, we will end the pain and suffering for the millions affected by digestive conditions. Our research will lead to earlier diagnoses, kinder treatments and ultimately, a cure.
Guts UK’s vision is of a world where digestive disorders are better understood, better treated, and everyone who lives with one gets the support they need.
Our values come from our community: bold, brave and honest.
Our mission at Guts UK is to:
- Provide expert information: We believe that information is power. When armed with the right information, patients can take control of their health and make informed decisions.
- Raise public awareness: Our research shows that 58% of people are embarrassed to talk about their digestive condition or symptoms and 51% of people delay seeking advice for their symptoms for over 6 months. We empower people to speak up and seek help.
- Fund life-changing, life-saving research: We are the only UK charity funding research into this misunderstood and underfunded area of health. It’s time the UK got to grips with guts.
