Who we are & what we do

Bowel Cancer UK aims to save lives by raising awareness of bowel cancer, campaigning for best treatment and care, and providing practical support and advice. Our headquarters are in London, England. We also currently have offices (link) in England, Scotland & Northern Ireland.

Our Mission Statement

Bowel Cancer UK aims to save lives by raising awareness of bowel cancer, campaigning for best treatment and care and providing practical support and advice.

Charitable status

We are a charity with a registered charity number in England & Wales (1071038) and a Scottish charity number SC040914

How we are funded

As a charitable organisation, Bowel Cancer UK is almost completely dependent on voluntary donations.

Find out more about what we do:

Services

Health Promotion

Public Affairs

Campaigns

Communications

Fundraising

 

Why our Work is so Important

Early diagnosis of bowel cancer in the UK is a problem because people either find it uncomfortable to discuss the symptoms of the disease or simply do not know what they are. Survival rates in the UK are amongst the lowest in Europe, with 15% more patients being diagnosed at a later stage of the disease compared with most other European countries.

This is why Bowel Cancer UK's work - to encourage people to recognise the symptoms of the disease and to act on their concerns so that they have the best chance of survival - is so important.

Annual Review 2010

Bowel cancer survival rates in the UK lag behind the rest of Europe, mainly because people are unaware of the symptoms of bowel cancer or are embarrassed to talk about them, so are diagnosed late. Each year, thousands die unnecessarily. Bowel Cancer UK saves lives by raising awareness, campaigning for best treatment and care and providing practical support and advice.

In 2010, we took our messages to half a million people in all four countries of the UK. April's Bowel Cancer Awareness Month was the most successful ever. We distributed over 123,000 pieces of information - more than six times as many as in 2009. And we know that with more resources we could reach even more people.

We would like to thank everyone who has supported us over the last 12 months. We are a small organisation, but we make a big difference. With your help, we can have an even greater impact in the future.